Eggless Sage Chicken Lettuce Bites

Total time30 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time15 min

4.6

(18)

These little lettuce cups are the kind of appetizer or light meal that disappears fast — bright, fragrant, and satisfying without feeling heavy. Garlic-infused olive oil gets the skillet going, and the combination of fresh sage, turmeric, and ginger gives the ground chicken a warmly spiced, aromatic depth that feels anything but ordinary. Diced zucchini adds a subtle sweetness and a bit of texture, while a squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end lifts everything and keeps the flavors lively. Butter lettuce leaves make the perfect natural vessel — crisp, cool, and just sturdy enough to hold a generous scoop of filling. Because the entire recipe relies on whole, straightforward ingredients with no eggs anywhere in the mix, there's no need to swap or substitute a thing. A scatter of fresh parsley and a few lemon wedges on the side make it look as good as it tastes, whether you're serving a crowd or just treating yourself to something a little special on a weeknight.

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Ingredients

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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