Sesame 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 without any complicated steps. The homemade chicken sausage is seasoned with fennel, sage, and a touch of heat, then mixed with fresh apple right from the start, which keeps the meat juicy and gives every bite a subtle brightness. Sweet potato brings hearty, caramelized body to the hash, while diced bell pepper and onion add color and a gentle savory backbone. A splash of apple cider vinegar at the end ties everything together with just enough tang to balance the natural sweetness of the apple and potato. Because every component is built from scratch using whole, recognizable ingredients, there's no need to scan labels for hidden sesame oil or sesame-based seasonings that sneak into so many store-bought sausages and spice blends. Avocado oil handles all the cooking duties here, keeping things clean and paleo-friendly from start to finish. Finish it with a handful of fresh parsley and you've got a 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
- 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
- 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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