Gluten Free Whole30 Chicken Apple Breakfast Sausage
Breakfast sausage is one of those morning staples that can be surprisingly tricky to navigate when you're avoiding gluten ā fillers, binders, and mystery seasonings show up in a lot of store-bought options. This homemade version sidesteps all of that by relying on nothing but ground chicken, fresh herbs, warm spices, and a clever trick with grated apple to keep things juicy and flavorful. Squeezing the moisture out of the apple before mixing is the move that makes these patties actually brown instead of steam, giving you that gorgeous golden crust you want from a proper breakfast sausage. The combination of sage, thyme, cinnamon, and nutmeg makes the whole kitchen smell incredible, and the apple adds just a whisper of sweetness that balances the savory spices beautifully. Avocado oil in a hot skillet does the rest of the work, building a deep, caramelized sear on each patty. These are hearty enough to anchor a full breakfast plate but simple enough to batch-cook and reheat throughout the week ā a genuinely satisfying way to start the day without any compromise.
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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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