Breastfeeding Friendly Whole30 Chicken Apple Breakfast Sausage
Mornings with a newborn (or a hungry toddler underfoot) call for something that comes together fast, tastes genuinely good, and doesn't leave you second-guessing the ingredient list. These savory-sweet chicken patties deliver on all three counts, with fresh sage, thyme, and a whisper of cinnamon and nutmeg making each bite feel a little special. The finely grated apple is the secret weapon here ā it adds a subtle natural sweetness and keeps the ground chicken moist without any added sugar or fillers. Squeezing out the apple's excess moisture before mixing is a small step that pays off big, giving you patties that sear to a deep golden brown instead of steaming in the pan. Avocado oil handles the heat beautifully, and the whole process is straightforward enough to manage even on the most sleep-deprived morning. Because everything in the bowl is a whole, recognizable ingredient, you can feel confident about what you're fueling your body with during a time when that really matters. Make a double batch, refrigerate or freeze the extras, and you've got a protein-packed breakfast ready to go all week long.
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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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