Citric Acid Free Sage Chicken Lettuce Bites
These light, savory bites are the kind of thing you make once and immediately add to the regular rotation. Ground chicken gets cooked down with fresh sage, turmeric, ginger, and diced zucchini until everything is golden and fragrant, then spooned right into crisp butter lettuce cups for a handheld bite that feels both fresh and satisfying. The warm spices do a lot of heavy lifting here, giving the filling real depth without relying on any acidic additives or preservatives that can sneak into store-bought seasonings and sauces. A small splash of fresh lemon juice at the end brightens the whole dish naturally, and since it comes straight from the fruit rather than a processed source, it stays well within reach for anyone avoiding citric acid as an additive. Garlic-infused olive oil keeps the savory base going strong without any hidden ingredients to second-guess. Whether you're serving these as a weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, the butter lettuce cups make them easy to grab and genuinely fun to eat.
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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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