Tree Nut Free Whole30 Chicken Apple Breakfast Sausage
Savory, lightly sweet, and packed with warm spice, these chicken and apple breakfast patties are the kind of morning upgrade that makes you actually want to get out of bed. Grated apple brings a subtle natural sweetness that pairs beautifully with fresh sage, thyme, cinnamon, and nutmeg ā no fillers, no binders, just real ingredients working together. The trick of squeezing the apple nearly dry before mixing is what separates a beautifully seared patty from a soggy one, so don't skip that step. A quick chill in the fridge before cooking helps the patties hold their shape and develop that deep golden crust in the skillet. Everything here is straightforward pantry-and-produce territory, so there's no need to scan labels for hidden additives or worry about cross-contact from shared processing facilities. These are a genuinely satisfying protein-forward breakfast that fits cleanly into a Whole30 reset without feeling like a compromise. Make a double batch on Sunday and you'll have a stress-free weekday morning locked in.
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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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