Almond Free Sage Chicken Lettuce Bites
These little lettuce cups are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the table before you even sit down. Ground chicken gets cooked down with garlic-infused olive oil, fresh sage, turmeric, and ginger until deeply fragrant, then brightened at the end with a squeeze of lemon juice — it's warm, herby, and just a little exotic. Finely diced zucchini adds a subtle tenderness to the filling without weighing it down, and crisp butter lettuce leaves make the perfect natural vessel for scooping it all up. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, this recipe is genuinely stress-free — every ingredient is straightforward, with no sauces, coatings, or pantry staples that typically sneak in hidden almond derivatives. The whole thing comes together in one skillet, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying the food. A scatter of fresh flat-leaf parsley and a few lemon wedges on the side make it look like you put in way more effort than you actually did. Light enough to serve as a starter, satisfying enough to call dinner — these bites really do it all.
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4 servings
For the chicken filling
- 2 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 tbsp fresh sage, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 medium zucchini, finely diced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For serving
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the garlic-infused olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 2
Add the diced zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened and lightly golden at the edges, about 3–4 minutes.
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