Coconut Free Sage Chicken Lettuce Bites
These little lettuce cups are bright, savory, and genuinely fun to eat — the kind of appetizer or light meal that disappears fast at any table. Ground chicken gets cooked down with garlic-infused olive oil, tender zucchini, and a warm spice blend of turmeric and ginger, then finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice that ties everything together beautifully. Fresh sage is the real star here, adding an earthy, slightly floral note that makes the filling feel anything but ordinary. Many packaged wraps and sauces sneak in unexpected ingredients, so building this from scratch with straightforward pantry staples means you stay in full control of what goes into every bite. Crisp butter lettuce leaves act as the perfect edible vessel — cool and refreshing against the warm, fragrant filling. A scatter of flat-leaf parsley and a few lemon wedges on the side keep things feeling fresh and a little fancy without any extra effort. Whether you're serving these as a starter or a weeknight dinner, they come together in one skillet and clean up just as easily.
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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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