Pistachio Free Whole30 Chicken Apple Breakfast Sausage
Savory, a little sweet, and packed with warm spice, these chicken and apple breakfast patties are the kind of morning upgrade that makes you actually look forward to getting out of bed. Ground chicken gets mixed with finely grated apple, fresh sage, thyme, cinnamon, and nutmeg for a flavor combination that feels indulgent without straying from clean, whole-food ingredients. The trick of squeezing the moisture out of the grated apple before mixing is what separates a beautifully seared patty from a soggy one ā that extra step makes all the difference in getting that deep golden crust. A quick chill in the fridge before cooking helps the patties hold their shape, so they come out of the skillet looking as good as they taste. Avocado oil gives you a high-heat sear that locks in the juices while keeping everything compliant with Whole30 guidelines. There are no fillers, no added sugars, and no nuts of any kind in this recipe, so you can serve it confidently to anyone navigating tree nut concerns. These patties are equally at home on a weekend brunch plate or meal-prepped ahead for busy weekday mornings.
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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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