Carrageenan Free Whole30 Chicken Apple Breakfast Sausage
Breakfast sausage from the store is one of those products where the ingredient list almost always hides something unexpected ā fillers, binders, or additives like carrageenan that have no business being in a simple morning patty. This homemade version keeps things completely clean, built from ground chicken and a short list of real ingredients you can actually pronounce. Grated apple is the secret weapon here, adding a subtle natural sweetness and moisture that makes each patty taste far more complex than the effort involved. Fresh sage and thyme bring that classic sausage aroma, while cinnamon and nutmeg add a warm, slightly autumnal depth that pairs beautifully with the savory garlic and onion. The technique of squeezing the apple nearly dry before mixing is a small but important step ā it's what gives you that deep golden sear instead of a pale, steamed patty. Chilling the formed patties before cooking helps them hold together perfectly in the skillet, so you get a crisp crust and a juicy center every time. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or sitting down to a proper weekend breakfast, these patties deliver serious flavor with zero compromise.
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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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