🍗By using boneless skinless chicken thighs, the sausage is more flavorful and has a better texture.
🍎Grating and adding apples to the sausage mixture adds sweetness and moisture.
🍳The pancetta or bacon adds a rich and savory flavor to the sausage.
🌿Fresh sage leaves are used in both the sausage mixture and the gravy, adding a fragrant and earthy taste.
🥞Serve the homemade chicken apple sausage patties on buttermilk biscuits for a deliciously satisfying meal.
Can I use ground chicken instead of grinding my own?
—Yes, you can use ground chicken from the store, but the texture won't be as good as when you grind your own.
Can I make this recipe with turkey instead of chicken?
—Yes, you can use ground turkey instead of chicken for a lighter version of the sausage.
Can I substitute the pancetta with bacon?
—Yes, you can use bacon instead of pancetta for a similar flavor in the sausage.
Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
—Yes, you can prepare the chicken apple sausage patties ahead of time and refrigerate them until ready to cook.
Can I freeze the sausage patties?
—Yes, you can freeze the uncooked sausage patties for future use. Just make sure to thaw them before cooking.
00:00In this video, Chef John shows us how to make homemade chicken apple sausage and serve it on buttermilk biscuits with a delicious pan gravy.
02:49The chicken thighs are cut into small pieces and mixed with finely chopped pancetta or bacon.
04:54The sausage mixture is seasoned with salt, pepper, dried thyme, crushed fennel seeds, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, and fresh sage leaves.
06:06The shredded apples are added to the sausage mixture, which adds sweetness and moisture.
07:13The sausage mixture is ground until it reaches a coarse consistency.
09:19The sausage patties are formed and cooked in a pan until they are browned and cooked through.
10:28A pan gravy is made using the pan drippings, butter, flour, chicken broth, maple syrup, and cream.
11:18The sausage patties are served on split buttermilk biscuits and topped with the pan gravy.
