Rice Free Paleo Chicken Apple Sausage Hash
This skillet hash is the kind of one-pan meal that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation ā savory, a little sweet, and deeply satisfying without leaning on any grains or fillers. The chicken sausage is made from scratch right in the bowl, seasoned with fennel, sage, and a touch of heat, then browned in a hot skillet until it develops those irresistible caramelized edges. Sweet potato stands in as the hearty, starchy base, picking up a golden crust before getting tossed back in with everything else. Two rounds of apple ā one worked into the sausage itself, one folded into the hash ā give the whole dish a subtle brightness that plays beautifully against the savory spices. A splash of apple cider vinegar at the end ties it all together and keeps the flavors from feeling heavy. Because every component is built from whole, recognizable ingredients, there's no need to scan labels for hidden grain-based binders or fillers that often sneak into pre-made sausage or seasoning blends. Finish it with a handful of fresh parsley and you've got a colorful, crowd-pleasing plate that looks as good as it tastes.
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4 servings
For the sausage
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 medium apple (such as honeycrisp or fuji), peeled and finely diced
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 1 tsp dried sage
- Ā½ tsp garlic powder
- Ā½ tsp onion powder
- Ā¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- Ā¾ tsp salt, divided
- Ā¼ tsp black pepper, divided
For the hash
- 3 tbsp avocado oil, divided
- 1 lb sweet potato (about 1 large), peeled and cut into Ā½-inch dice
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 medium apple (such as honeycrisp or fuji), cored and cut into Ā½-inch dice
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, finely diced apple, fennel seeds, dried sage, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp of the salt, and 1/8 tsp of the black pepper. Mix with your hands until the seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp of the avocado oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the sausage mixture and press it into an even layer. Cook undisturbed for 3 minutes, until the underside is browned, then break it into rough 1-inch chunks with a wooden spoon. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through with no pink remaining and registers 165Ā°F (74Ā°C) on an instant-read thermometer, about 4ā5 minutes more. Transfer the cooked sausage to a plate and set aside.
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