Ginger Free Whole30 Chicken Apple Breakfast Sausage
Breakfast sausage that actually tastes like something special is hard to come by, especially when you're trying to keep things clean and compliant. These chicken and apple patties hit that sweet-savory balance perfectly, with fresh sage and thyme doing the heavy lifting on flavor alongside warm notes of cinnamon and nutmeg. The trick of squeezing the grated apple nearly dry before mixing is what separates a beautifully browned patty from a soggy, steamed one ā it's a small step that makes a big difference. Ground chicken can be tricky to work with, but chilling the formed patties before cooking helps them hold their shape and develop that gorgeous golden crust in the skillet. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from ginger, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. These are equally at home on a lazy weekend brunch plate or prepped ahead for busy weekday mornings.
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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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