Paleo Chicken Longanisa
Elevate your Paleo meals with this flavorful and healthier twist on a traditional Filipino favorite—Paleo Chicken Longanisa! Made with ground chicken and naturally sweetened with coconut sugar, this recipe captures the iconic sweet-savory flavor of longanisa while keeping it gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-approved. A harmonious blend of garlic, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and warm spices like paprika and cayenne pepper infuse each sausage with bold, mouthwatering notes. The key is a quick marinade that allows the spices to meld beautifully before the sausages are pan-seared to perfection, creating a caramelized exterior that's incredibly satisfying. Ready in under an hour and perfect for meal prep, these chicken longanisa sausages pair wonderfully with cauliflower rice, sautéed greens, or a sunny-side-up egg for a nutritious and irresistible Paleo-friendly meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons Coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons Coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons Cooking oil (coconut or avocado)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine ground chicken, coconut aminos, coconut sugar, and apple cider vinegar.
Add minced garlic, onion powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper to the bowl.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined, ensuring the spices are evenly distributed throughout the ground chicken.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
After marinating, form the chicken mixture into small sausage links or patties, about 2-3 inches long and 1 inch thick.
Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the chicken longanisa to the skillet.
Cook the sausages for about 10 minutes on each side or until they are deeply browned and cooked through.
If any excess liquid forms in the pan, allow it to evaporate, enabling the sausages to develop a nice caramelization.
Once fully cooked, remove from heat and let them rest on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
Serve the Paleo Chicken Longanisa warm, alongside your favorite Paleo-friendly sides such as cauliflower rice or sautéed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1128 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.8 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.3 g | 176% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 424 mg | 141% | |
| Sodium | 3244 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.5 g | ||
| Protein | 100.1 g | 200% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 141 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 2972 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
