Chicken Apple Sausage
Experience the comforting flavors of chicken apple sausage, a dish that harmoniously blends savory and sweet. With tender ground chicken, fresh apples, and aromatic herbs, this recipe is perfect for brunch or dinner. Quick to prepare, it’s a crowd-pleaser that fills your kitchen with enticing aromas—ideal for cozy gatherings or busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1 cup diced apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients. Chop onion and mince garlic; dice apples.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (3-5 minutes), then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground chicken to the skillet; break apart with a spatula and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in diced apples, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and thyme; cook until golden brown (8-10 minutes).
- Taste for seasoning adjustments. Serve hot alongside scrambled eggs or on toasted bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg