Lactose Free Whole30 Chicken Apple Breakfast Sausage
Breakfast sausage is one of those morning staples that can quietly sneak in dairy through fillers, binders, or seasoning blends ā so making your own is genuinely the smarter move. These chicken and apple patties are warmly spiced with sage, thyme, cinnamon, and nutmeg, giving them that cozy, slightly sweet flavor that makes you actually want to get out of bed. The finely grated apple is the secret weapon here: it adds a subtle natural sweetness and keeps the meat tender without any added sugar or dairy in sight. Squeezing the apple nearly dry before mixing is a small step that makes a big difference, helping each patty develop a deep golden crust in the skillet instead of steaming through. Avocado oil brings the heat and keeps things clean, and the result is a beautifully browned patty that holds together and delivers real flavor in every bite. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or throwing together a quick protein-packed breakfast, these patties are the kind of thing you'll want on regular rotation.
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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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