Celery Free Sage Chicken Lettuce Bites
These little lettuce cups are the kind of appetizer that disappears fast — warm, fragrant chicken filling cradled in cool, crisp butter lettuce for a bite that feels both light and deeply satisfying. The filling gets its character from fresh sage, turmeric, and ginger, all bloomed in garlic-infused olive oil until the kitchen smells absolutely incredible. Diced zucchini adds a subtle sweetness and a bit of texture, while a squeeze of fresh lemon at the end brightens everything up just before serving. For anyone navigating a celery-free lifestyle, this recipe is naturally in the clear — no celery stalk, celery seed, or celery salt anywhere in the ingredient list, which can be a sneaky offender in a lot of savory chicken dishes. The whole thing comes together in a single skillet, making cleanup as easy as the cooking itself. Serve them straight from the pan with a scatter of fresh parsley and a few lemon wedges on the side for a casual spread that looks far more impressive than the effort required.
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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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