Dairy Free Whole30 Chicken Apple Breakfast Sausage
Breakfast sausage that actually tastes like something special is hard to come by, and this chicken and apple version delivers a genuinely craveable combination of savory herbs and subtle sweetness. Ground chicken gets loaded with fresh sage, thyme, warm cinnamon, and a hint of nutmeg, while finely grated apple adds moisture and a gentle fruitiness that makes every bite feel a little unexpected. The trick of squeezing the apple nearly dry before mixing is what separates a beautifully browned patty from a soggy one ā it's a small step that makes a big difference. Since the whole recipe is built around whole-food ingredients like avocado oil and fresh herbs, there's no dairy hiding anywhere, which means no label-scanning or ingredient second-guessing. Chilling the patties before cooking helps them hold their shape and develop that deep golden crust in the skillet. These are the kind of patties that make a weekday morning feel worth getting up for, and they reheat well enough to make a big batch worth your while.
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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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