Mustard 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 condiments and spice blends that sneak in unwanted ingredients ā but this homemade version puts you fully in control. Ground chicken gets mixed with freshly grated apple, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and fragrant herbs like sage and thyme, creating a patty that's savory, subtly sweet, and deeply satisfying. The trick of squeezing the moisture out of the grated apple before mixing is what makes the difference between a patty that steams and one that develops a gorgeous, deep golden crust in the skillet. Avocado oil helps the exterior get beautifully caramelized while keeping everything compliant with clean-eating principles. A quick chill in the fridge before cooking helps the patties hold their shape so they cook up neat and firm rather than falling apart. These are the kind of patties that make a weekday morning feel like something worth getting out of bed for ā pair them with eggs or roasted vegetables and you've got a genuinely great start to the day.
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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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