Description
This Homemade Chicken Apple Sausage recipe is a flavorful, wholesome, and easy-to-make dish perfect for breakfast or any meal. Combining ground chicken with finely diced peeled apples and a blend of aromatic spices, this sausage offers a perfect balance of savory and subtly sweet flavors. Gluten-free, Paleo, and Whole30 compliant, it’s a nutritious choice cooked simply in a skillet for a quick and delicious protein-packed treat.
Ingredients
Meat and Produce
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup finely diced peeled apple
Spices
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp rosemary
- 1/2 tsp dried sage
- 1/2 tsp fennel
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Cooking Oil
- 2-3 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, finely diced peeled apple, garlic powder, rosemary, dried sage, fennel, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to mix everything together thoroughly until well combined.
- Heat the Skillet and Form Patties: Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the avocado or olive oil. While the oil is heating, shape the chicken mixture into 6 to 8 patties, adjusting size based on your preferred thickness.
- Cook the Sausages: Once the oil is hot, carefully add the sausage patties into the skillet. Cook each side for about 4 to 5 minutes, allowing the patties to develop a golden crust and cook through. Flip the patties only when they release easily from the pan to avoid sticking, ensuring even cooking and juicy sausages.
Notes
- Use peeled apples to ensure the sausage has a smooth texture and to prevent bitterness.
- Adjust herbs and spices to taste, adding more sage or fennel if desired.
- Make sure the sausage patties are not overcrowded in the skillet to cook evenly.
- Serve with eggs, sautéed greens, or your favorite Whole30-approved sides for a complete meal.
- Leftover sausages can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
