High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Whole30 Chicken Apple Breakfast Sausage
Breakfast sausage is one of those morning staples that's almost impossible to find clean at the grocery store ā most commercial versions are loaded with sweeteners, fillers, and additives that have no business being in your skillet. This homemade version gets its subtle sweetness entirely from finely grated fresh apple, which also keeps the ground chicken moist without weighing the patties down. Fresh sage and thyme bring that classic sausage aroma, while cinnamon and nutmeg add just enough warmth to make these feel genuinely special rather than just "healthy." 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. Avocado oil in a hot skillet gives each patty a deep golden crust that holds up when you flip them, and a quick rest in the fridge before cooking means they stay together perfectly. These are the kind of patties that make a weekday morning feel worth getting up for, and they reheat well if you want to batch-cook ahead.
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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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