Soy 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 soy, since many commercial options sneak in soy protein or fillers. This homemade version keeps things completely clean ā just ground chicken, fresh herbs, warm spices, and a clever trick with grated apple that adds subtle sweetness and moisture without making the patties soggy. Squeezing the apple dry before mixing is the move that makes everything come together, giving you a beautifully golden sear instead of a steamed, pale patty. The combination of sage, thyme, cinnamon, and nutmeg makes these taste far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Avocado oil brings the skillet heat without any soy-based cooking sprays in sight. These patties are hearty enough to anchor a real breakfast and easy enough to batch-cook so you have them ready to reheat on busy mornings. Once you've made your own, it's genuinely hard to go back to the store-bought version.
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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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