Emulsifier Free Whole30 Chicken Apple Breakfast Sausage
Breakfast sausage from a package almost always comes loaded with additives, binders, and emulsifiers you'd rather not think about first thing in the morning. This homemade version keeps things beautifully clean ā just ground chicken, fresh herbs, warm spices, and a little grated apple that brings a subtle natural sweetness without any processed fillers doing the work. The trick of squeezing the apple nearly dry before mixing is what gives these patties their gorgeous golden crust instead of a soggy steam, and chilling them before cooking means they hold together perfectly in the pan. Sage, thyme, cinnamon, and a whisper of nutmeg make the seasoning feel genuinely special, with an optional pinch of red pepper flakes if you like a little heat to wake you up. Cooked in avocado oil over medium heat until deeply browned on both sides, they come out juicy inside and crisp at the edges ā everything you want from a breakfast patty. Make a batch on the weekend and you've got a protein-packed, whole-ingredient morning option 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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