Turmeric Free Whole30 Chicken Apple Breakfast Sausage
Breakfast sausage that actually tastes like something special is hard to come by, and this chicken and apple version delivers a savory-sweet punch that makes mornings worth getting up for. Ground chicken gets mixed with finely grated apple, fresh sage, thyme, warm cinnamon, and nutmeg ā a combination that smells incredible in the pan and tastes even better on the plate. Many store-bought breakfast sausages sneak in spice blends that can include unwanted ingredients, so making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's going in. The trick of squeezing the grated apple nearly dry before mixing is what sets these patties apart ā it ensures a deep golden sear rather than a soggy steam, giving you that satisfying crust on the outside with a juicy, tender center. Chilling the formed patties for 30 minutes before cooking is a small step that makes a big difference in how cleanly they hold together in the skillet. Avocado oil brings the heat without burning, and a meat thermometer takes all the guesswork out of knowing when they're done. These are the kind of patties 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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