Eggless Whole30 Chicken Apple Breakfast Sausage
Savory, a little sweet, and packed with warm spice, these chicken and apple breakfast patties are the kind of morning upgrade that makes you actually want to get out of bed. Ground chicken gets mixed with finely grated apple, fresh sage, thyme, cinnamon, and nutmeg ā a combination that hits every note between cozy and craveable. Because the binder here is simply the meat itself, there's no egg needed to hold things together; the trick is squeezing the grated apple nearly dry before mixing, which keeps the patties firm and lets them develop a deep golden crust in the skillet rather than steaming through. A short chill in the fridge before cooking does the rest of the structural work, so each patty holds its shape beautifully from pan to plate. Avocado oil gives the outside a satisfying sear while the inside stays juicy, and a quick check with a meat thermometer ensures they're perfectly cooked through every time. These are great straight from the skillet, but they also reheat well, making them a smart option for prepping ahead on a busy week.
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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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