Walnut Free Whole30 Chicken Apple Breakfast Sausage
Savory, lightly sweet, and packed with warming spices, these chicken and apple breakfast patties are the kind of morning upgrade that makes you actually look forward to getting out of bed. Grated apple is squeezed nearly dry before mixing in, which is the clever trick that gives each patty a proper golden sear instead of a soggy steam ā the result is a crisp, caramelized crust with a juicy, tender center. Fresh sage and thyme do the heavy lifting on the herb front, while cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of red pepper flakes round out a flavor profile that feels far more special than the effort involved. Store-bought breakfast sausages are notorious for sneaking in fillers, natural flavors, and shared-facility allergens, so making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's going into every bite. The short chill in the refrigerator before cooking is worth every minute ā it helps the patties hold their shape and develop that deep, golden-brown crust that makes these so satisfying. Serve them straight from the skillet alongside eggs or roasted vegetables for a breakfast that genuinely fuels your morning.
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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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