Oats Free Whole30 Chicken Apple Breakfast Sausage
Breakfast sausage that actually tastes like something special is hard to come by, and this chicken and apple version delivers a genuinely craveable combination of savory herbs and warm spice. Ground chicken gets loaded with fresh sage, thyme, cinnamon, and nutmeg, while finely grated apple adds a subtle sweetness that makes every bite feel a little more interesting than your average morning patty. The trick of squeezing the apple nearly dry before mixing is what separates a beautifully browned patty from a soggy one — it's a small step that makes a real difference. A short rest in the refrigerator before cooking helps the patties hold their shape and develop that deep golden crust in the skillet. Because every ingredient here is a whole, recognizable food — no fillers, no grain-based binders, no hidden additives — this is one of those recipes where eating clean genuinely does not feel like a compromise. It works just as well for a relaxed weekend brunch as it does for a batch-cooked weekday breakfast you can reheat in minutes.
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4 servings
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ½ cup apple, peeled and finely grated (about 1 small apple)
- 2 tsp fresh sage, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¾ 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 — 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 — do not overwork the mixture.
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