Apple Chicken Sausage
This homemade apple chicken sausage is a healthier, protein-packed alternative to store-bought breakfast sausage. It combines lean ground chicken with sweet apple, aromatic spices, and herbs for a clean, flavorful start to your day. Perfect for meal prep and versatile in serving options.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Skillet (cast-iron or non-stick)
- Measuring spoons
- Spatula or tongs
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken 93% lean recommended
- 1 apple finely diced (Gala, Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Granny Smith)
- ¼ cup chopped onion white or yellow
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp celery seed
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
- Optional: pinch of chipotle powder or red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, diced apple, chopped onion, garlic powder, thyme, cinnamon, nutmeg, celery seed, and optional chipotle. Gently mix until just combined—do not overmix.
- Shape the Patties: Scoop ¼ cup portions and form into ½-inch thick patties.
- Cook the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 5–6 minutes per side, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with eggs, toast, in wraps, salads, or bowls.
Notes
For better texture, chill patties 15–20 minutes before cooking.
Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even browning.
Store in the fridge for 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.