Cashew Free Sage Chicken Lettuce Bites
These light, flavor-packed bites are the kind of appetizer or weeknight dinner that disappears fast. Ground chicken gets cooked down with garlic-infused olive oil, fresh sage, turmeric, and ginger until deeply fragrant and golden, then brightened at the last second with a squeeze of lemon juice. Finely diced zucchini adds a subtle sweetness and a little body to the filling without weighing it down. The whole thing gets spooned into crisp butter lettuce cups, making each bite fresh, savory, and satisfying all at once. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, this recipe is naturally free of cashews and any sneaky nut-based sauces or thickeners — every ingredient is clean and straightforward. A scatter of flat-leaf parsley and a few lemon wedges on the side pull the whole platter together beautifully. Whether you're serving these as a starter or building a full meal around them, they're easy enough for a Tuesday and impressive enough for company.
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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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