Paleo Whole30 Chicken Apple Breakfast Sausage
Breakfast sausage that actually tastes like something special is hard to come by when you're avoiding grains, fillers, and added sugars ā and most store-bought options are loaded with all three. This version uses ground chicken and finely grated apple as the flavor base, with fresh sage, thyme, cinnamon, and nutmeg doing the heavy lifting on seasoning. 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 genuinely deep, golden-brown crust in the skillet. Avocado oil handles the heat beautifully, and a quick chill in the fridge before cooking helps the patties hold their shape all the way through. The result is savory with just a whisper of sweetness and warmth ā nothing artificial, nothing processed, just clean ingredients that happen to taste incredible together. These are the kind of patties that make a grain-free breakfast feel like a treat rather than a compromise.
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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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