Alpha Gal Friendly Whole30 Chicken Apple Breakfast Sausage
Breakfast sausage is one of those morning staples that can feel completely off the table when you're navigating a mammalian meat sensitivity, but ground chicken makes it totally doable without sacrificing any of the satisfying, savory experience. These patties get their subtle sweetness from finely grated apple, which is squeezed nearly dry before mixing in ā a small step that makes a big difference, giving you a golden, properly browned crust instead of a steamed, pale patty. Fresh sage and thyme bring that classic sausage-shop aroma, while cinnamon and nutmeg add just enough warmth to make the whole thing feel intentional and a little special. The chill time in the fridge before cooking is worth every minute, helping the patties hold together beautifully in the pan. Cooked in avocado oil over medium heat, they develop a deep, caramelized exterior with a juicy center that hits 165Ā°F all the way through. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or throwing together a weekend brunch, these patties are the kind of thing that makes sticking to your dietary needs feel genuinely easy and delicious.
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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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