Red Meat Allergy Friendly Whole30 Chicken Apple Breakfast Sausage
Ground chicken is the star here, making this a naturally red-meat-free breakfast sausage that doesn't ask you to sacrifice any of the savory satisfaction you'd expect from a morning patty. Finely grated apple folded into the mixture brings a subtle sweetness that plays beautifully against warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and fresh sage ā it's a flavor combination that feels far more special than your average weekday breakfast. The trick of squeezing the apple nearly dry before mixing is what separates a properly browned, caramelized patty from a soggy one, so don't skip that step. Chilling the formed patties for thirty minutes before they hit the pan helps them hold their shape and develop that deep golden crust you're after. Avocado oil in a hot skillet does the rest of the work, giving each patty a crisp exterior while keeping the inside juicy and tender. Whether you're navigating a red meat sensitivity or simply looking for a cleaner, whole-food breakfast option, these sausage patties are the kind of thing you'll want to batch-cook and keep on hand all week.
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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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