Yeast Free Whole30 Chicken Apple Breakfast Sausage
Breakfast sausage is one of those morning staples that can be surprisingly tricky to navigate when you're avoiding yeast and processed additives ā most store-bought options are loaded with fillers, sugars, or fermented ingredients you just don't want. This version keeps things completely clean by building all of its flavor from scratch with fresh herbs and warm spices. Ground chicken gets mixed with finely grated apple, sage, thyme, cinnamon, and nutmeg, creating a sweet-savory combination that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. The trick of squeezing the moisture out of the grated apple before mixing is what makes the difference between patties that steam and patties that develop a deep, golden-brown crust in the skillet. A quick chill in the fridge before cooking helps them hold their shape beautifully, so you get that satisfying sear every time. These are hearty enough to anchor a full breakfast plate but light enough that you won't feel weighed down before your day even starts.
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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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