Eosinophilic Esophagitis Friendly Whole30 Chicken Apple Breakfast Sausage
Breakfast sausage is one of those morning staples that can feel completely off the table when you're navigating a restricted diet, but this recipe proves otherwise. Ground chicken gets mixed with finely grated apple, fresh sage, fresh thyme, and a warm blend of cinnamon and nutmeg to create patties that are genuinely craveable ā savory with just a hint of sweetness in every bite. The technique matters here: squeezing the moisture out of the grated apple before mixing ensures the patties get a proper golden-brown sear rather than steaming in the pan, which makes a huge difference in both texture and flavor. Avocado oil keeps things clean and helps develop that deep, caramelized crust that makes these feel like a real treat rather than a compromise. Because every ingredient is whole and straightforward, you know exactly what's going into each patty ā no fillers, no mystery seasonings, no store-bought additives to second-guess. These are the kind of patties you can make ahead, refrigerate, and reheat on a busy morning without losing any of that satisfying bite.
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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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