Honey Free Whole30 Chicken Apple Breakfast Sausage
Breakfast sausage that actually tastes like something special is harder to find than it should be ā especially when you're trying to avoid sweeteners like honey that sneak into so many store-bought or restaurant versions. These patties get their subtle sweetness entirely from finely grated apple, which also keeps the ground chicken moist without making the mixture wet, thanks to a quick squeeze in a kitchen towel before mixing. Fresh sage and thyme do the heavy lifting on flavor, while cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of red pepper flakes give every bite a warm, slightly complex kick that feels way more sophisticated than your average breakfast patty. The trick of chilling the formed patties before cooking is what makes them hold together beautifully and develop that deep golden crust in the skillet. Avocado oil brings the heat tolerance needed to get a proper sear on lean ground chicken without burning. These are the kind of patties you'd be happy to meal-prep on a Sunday and reheat 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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