Xanthan Gum Free Whole30 Chicken Apple Breakfast Sausage
Savory, lightly sweet, and warmly spiced, these chicken and apple breakfast patties are the kind of morning upgrade that makes you actually look forward to getting out of bed. The grated apple brings a subtle natural sweetness that pairs beautifully with fresh sage, thyme, cinnamon, and nutmeg ā no fillers, binders, or stabilizers needed to hold everything together. That's great news if you're navigating a diet that requires avoiding thickening agents, because every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward. The trick to getting a gorgeous golden crust is squeezing the grated apple nearly dry before mixing, which lets the patties sear properly in the skillet instead of steaming. A quick chill in the fridge before cooking helps the patties stay firm and intact through the whole process. Avocado oil brings the heat tolerance you need for that deep, caramelized exterior, and a meat thermometer takes all the guesswork out of knowing when they're done. Whether you meal-prep a batch for the week or cook them fresh on a slow Sunday morning, these sausage patties are genuinely satisfying from the very first bite.
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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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