Rye Free Paleo Chicken Apple Sausage Hash

Total time45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time30 min

Rye Free Paleo Chicken Apple Sausage Hash

This skillet hash is the kind of one-pan meal that makes a weekend morning feel genuinely special — savory, a little sweet, and deeply satisfying. Ground chicken gets mixed with fresh apple, fennel seeds, sage, and a kick of red pepper flakes to create a homemade sausage that's miles ahead of anything from a package, and completely free of the fillers and grain-based binders that can sneak into store-bought versions. Sweet potato brings hearty, caramelized bulk to the hash, while diced apple, bell pepper, and yellow onion layer in color and brightness. A final splash of apple cider vinegar ties everything together with just enough tang to balance the richness of the meat and the natural sweetness of the produce. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward — no grains, no hidden starches, nothing that would raise a flag for anyone avoiding rye or other grain-based additives. It's the kind of recipe that works just as well for a lazy Sunday brunch as it does for a quick weeknight dinner when you want something nourishing without a lot of fuss. Finish it with a handful of fresh parsley and you've got a dish that looks as good as it tastes.

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Ingredients

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
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
¾ tsp salt, divided
¼ tsp black pepper, divided

For the hash

3 tbsp avocado oil, divided
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1 lb sweet potato (about 1 large), peeled and cut into ½-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 ½-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 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer, about 4–5 minutes more. Transfer the cooked sausage to a plate and set aside.

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