Cinnamon Free Sage Chicken Lettuce Bites
These savory little bites are the kind of appetizer or light meal that disappears fast — tender ground chicken and golden zucchini nestled into cool, crisp butter lettuce cups with a bright hit of lemon at the finish. The seasoning here leans on fresh sage, turmeric, and ginger for a warm, aromatic depth that feels anything but plain, and every ingredient on the list is naturally free of cinnamon without any substitutions needed. That matters more than it sounds, because so many spice blends and pre-seasoned proteins sneak cinnamon in where you'd least expect it. Cooking the filling from scratch in a single skillet keeps everything clean and in your control, from the garlic-infused oil right down to the finishing squeeze of lemon juice. The butter lettuce cups do double duty as both vessel and freshness, keeping things light while the savory chicken filling brings real substance. A scatter of flat-leaf parsley over the top adds a pop of color and a gentle herby note that ties the whole platter together beautifully.
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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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