Brazil Nut Free Sage Chicken Lettuce Bites
These fresh, handheld bites are the kind of appetizer or light meal that disappears fast — savory ground chicken packed with fragrant sage, warm turmeric, and ginger, all cradled in crisp butter lettuce cups. The zucchini adds a subtle sweetness and a little body to the filling, while a squeeze of fresh lemon at the end brightens everything up beautifully. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just straightforward, whole-food cooking. Garlic-infused olive oil does a lot of the heavy lifting in the flavor department, giving the chicken a rich, aromatic base without any complicated prep. The whole thing comes together in one skillet, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying the food. Serve them as a starter at a dinner party or keep it casual for a weeknight — either way, the lemon wedges and fresh parsley finish make them feel a little special.
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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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