Mediterranean Diet Friendly Whole30 Chicken Apple Breakfast Sausage
These savory-sweet breakfast patties are exactly the kind of morning protein that keeps you full and genuinely excited to get out of bed. Ground chicken gets mixed with finely grated apple, fresh sage, thyme, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg ā the result is a flavor combination that feels both comforting and a little unexpected. Squeezing the moisture out of the grated apple before mixing is the key move here, ensuring the patties develop a deep golden crust in the skillet rather than steaming through. Lean poultry, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of avocado oil check all the right boxes for a Mediterranean-style approach to eating ā whole ingredients, healthy fats, and nothing processed in sight. A quick chill in the fridge before cooking helps the patties hold their shape beautifully, so you get that satisfying sear every time. These work just as well meal-prepped ahead of a busy week as they do fresh off the pan on a slow Sunday morning.
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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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