Wheat Free Whole30 Chicken Apple Breakfast Sausage
Breakfast sausage that actually tastes like something special is hard to come by, especially when you're avoiding wheat and the usual fillers that sneak into store-bought links and patties. This version uses ground chicken as the base, kept juicy and subtly sweet by finely grated apple ā a trick that also adds a gentle warmth when paired with cinnamon and nutmeg. Fresh sage and thyme bring that classic sausage herbiness, while a pinch of red pepper flakes gives just enough kick to wake you up in the morning. The key step of squeezing the apple nearly dry before mixing is what separates a beautifully browned patty from a soggy one, so don't skip it. A quick chill in the fridge before cooking helps the patties hold their shape in the pan and develop that deep golden crust you want. Avocado oil in a hot skillet does the rest of the work, giving each patty a satisfying sear without any grain-based binders or fillers needed. 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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