Almond Free Whole30 Chicken Apple Breakfast Sausage
These savory-sweet breakfast patties are the kind of morning upgrade that makes you actually look forward to getting out of bed. Ground chicken gets mixed with finely grated apple, fresh sage, thyme, and a warm blend of cinnamon and nutmeg ā the result is something that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Squeezing the moisture out of the grated apple before mixing is the secret move here, giving each patty a beautifully deep golden crust instead of a sad, steamed exterior. A quick chill in the fridge before cooking helps them hold their shape in the pan, so you get that satisfying sear every time. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination anxiety to deal with ā just clean, whole-food cooking from start to finish. Avocado oil brings the heat without overpowering the delicate spice blend, and the optional red pepper flakes add just enough kick to keep things interesting. These patties are equally at home next to scrambled eggs on a weekday or plated up for a leisurely weekend brunch spread.
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4 servings
- 1 lb ground chicken
- Ā½ cup apple, peeled and finely grated (about 1 small apple)
- 2 tsp fresh sage, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Ā½ tsp garlic powder
- Ā½ tsp onion powder
- Ā½ tsp ground black pepper
- Ā¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- Ā¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- Ā¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Ā¾ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
Instructions
- 1
Grate the apple on the fine holes of a box grater, then squeeze the grated apple firmly in a clean kitchen towel or several layers of paper towel until most of the liquid is removed ā the apple should feel nearly dry. This keeps the patties from steaming instead of browning.
- 2
Combine the ground chicken, squeezed apple, sage, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, red pepper flakes (if using), and salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix with your hands until the seasonings are evenly distributed, about 30 seconds ā do not overwork the mixture.
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