Yeast Free Paleo Chicken Apple Sausage Hash
This hearty skillet dish brings together savory ground chicken sausage, tender sweet potato, and two kinds of apple for a combination that feels indulgent but is built entirely from whole, clean ingredients. The homemade sausage is the real star — seasoned with fennel seeds, sage, garlic, and a pinch of red pepper flakes, it delivers all the bold, spiced flavor you'd expect from a breakfast sausage without any of the fillers, additives, or fermented ingredients that make store-bought versions off-limits. Because everything is made from scratch in a single skillet, you stay in complete control of what goes in. The apple cider vinegar adds a bright finishing note that ties the sweet and savory elements together beautifully, while the sweet potato brings satisfying substance to every bite. Caramelized onion and red bell pepper round out the hash with color and a gentle sweetness that balances the warmth of the spices. It's the kind of one-pan meal that works just as well for a weekend brunch as it does for a quick weeknight dinner, and a scatter of fresh parsley at the end keeps it feeling fresh and vibrant.
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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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