Lupin Free Sage Chicken Lettuce Bites
These fresh, handheld bites are the kind of light, flavor-packed meal that disappears fast at any table. Garlic-infused olive oil gets the skillet going, and from there it's a quick cook of golden zucchini and ground chicken seasoned with earthy sage, warm turmeric, and a hint of ginger — a combination that smells incredible and tastes even better. A squeeze of fresh lemon at the end brightens everything up before the filling gets spooned into crisp butter lettuce cups. For anyone navigating lupin sensitivities, this recipe is naturally straightforward — every ingredient is whole and easy to verify, with no flour blends, coatings, or processed fillers that might sneak lupin in through the back door. Butter lettuce does double duty as both wrapper and vessel, keeping things light without sacrificing any of the satisfying, savory punch. A scatter of fresh parsley and a wedge of lemon on the side make it feel like something you'd order at a restaurant, not just throw together on a weeknight. It's the kind of recipe you'll come back to again and again.
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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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