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Chicken apple sausage is a beautiful variation of the traditional sausage and is prepared using chicken and apples. This dish is not only tasty but also an improved recipe compared to pork sausages since it is made of turkey. This delicious chicken apple sausage is ideal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and can be prepared in various methods, you can include it in your scramble, incorporate it into your sandwich or serve it with vegetables. In this guide, you will learn about the ingredients, how to cook chicken apple sausage and how to make the experience a joyful one
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
Ingredients
- 1 kg ground chicken
- 2 medium apples (preferably Granny Smith), peeled and diced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (optional for added sweetness)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
MEASURES & PRECAUTIONS
- Use Fresh Ingredients: It is recommended to use fresh apples and ground chicken of premium quality as it brings better flavors and texture.
- Wash Hands and Equipment: Just a word of warning, always wash your hands before touching any raw chicken and make sure cutting boards and knife are also clean.
- Check Apple Variety: When selecting apples, it is preferred to use slightly tart apples ; the firmness will complement the sausage.
- Avoid Overmixing: When mixing the ingredients ensure they are just mixed so that the sausage remains tender.
- Cook Thoroughly: The sausage should however be made sure it reaches a cooking point of 165°F and 74°C for hygienic reasons.
Delicious Chicken Apple Sausage Recipe
INGREDIENTS NOTES
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Ground Chicken: You can also use lean ground chicken for a better diet; otherwise, you can use the mixture of dark and white chicken.
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Apples: If you can get your hand on Granny Smith apples, they are preferred due to their tartness but feel free to use Honeycrisp or Fuji apples depending on your taste preference.
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Herbs and Spices: When it comes to the type of herbs, you should remember that fresh ones are more potent in taste than the dried ones, so perhaps you would prefer using fresh ones; however, you will have to adjust the amounts to your taste.
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Maple Syrup: This is not an essential ingredient, but it really does make a lovely addition and goes very well with apples.
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Olive Oil: The benefit of extra virgin olive oil should be exploited; it enhancement was also instrumental in preventing food from sticking to the pan.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
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Prepare the Ingredients: To start with chop the apples into very small portions you can use a peeler to peel them. This will assist them to mix well the sausage mixture. The meat will also be compliant with sausage mixture through the blending process.
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Mix the Sausage Ingredients: In a large bowl mix the ground chicken with diced apples, salt, crushed black pepper, rubbed sage, dried thyme, garlic powder, onion powder and maple syrup (if using). Mix this simply and gently by hand or with a spatula, combine just until everything is blended; do not overdo this.
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Shape the Sausages: After that pour desired small portions and give them a shape you wanted like patties or links. This way the food should be of even size to allow even cooking.
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Heat the Oil: In a large skillet heat the olive oil on the medium flame. Cook it until hot through and through but not at all greasy and smoking.
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Cook the Sausages: Put as many shaped sausages in the skillet without letting them overcrowd the skillet. It should take about 4-5 min on the same side until they are ready until they are cooked through depending on how brown you want them to be. Place the meat to a temperature of 165°F (74°C) then make sure that the loaf’s internal temperature is also high and reaches 165 °F (74 °C).
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Rest Before Serving: When ready to serve, drain the fried sausages from the skillet and put on a plate covered with paper towel for about 5 minutes. This helps retain moisture.
RECIPE TIPS & VARIATIONS
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Add Vegetables: In order to uncount for flavor and nutrition value, you might want to add finely chopped bell peppers or spinach to your sausage mixture.
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Spicy Variation: For the lovers of heat increase the taste by adding some crushed red pepper flakes or chopped jalapeños.
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Baking Option: It is also possible to bake the sausages in a preheated oven at 400°F, 200°C for approximately 20-25 minutes until done.
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Freezing Leftovers: They recommend cooking apple chicken sausages and freezing them for not more than three months. Just make sure they are cooled off to room temperature before putting them in sealed jars.
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Serving with Sides: Serve your sausages with scramble eggs or veggies such us roasted corn, carrots, beans etc in order to make it a complete meal.
EQUIPMENT
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Mixing bowl
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Skillet or frying pan
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Spatula
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Meat thermometer
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Knife and cutting board
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SERVING TIPS 💡
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Serve warm alongside scrambled eggs or in a breakfast burrito for a hearty meal.
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Slice cooked sausages into bite-sized pieces and add them to salads or grain bowls for added protein.
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Try serving with homemade apple chutney or mustard on the side for dipping.
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For brunch gatherings, serve alongside pancakes or waffles for a sweet-and-savory combination.
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Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or chives before serving to enhance presentation.
If you're looking for another flavorful meal, check out this easy Easy Broil Chicken Breast Recipe.
