Mustard Free Sage Chicken Lettuce Bites
These light, flavor-packed bites are the kind of appetizer or weeknight dinner that disappears fast. Ground chicken gets cooked down with garlic-infused olive oil, tender zucchini, and a warm blend of turmeric and ginger, then finished with fresh sage and a bright squeeze of lemon juice. The result is savory, aromatic, and just a little earthy — everything you want spooned into a crisp butter lettuce cup. For anyone navigating a mustard sensitivity, this recipe is a genuinely satisfying find because the bold flavor comes entirely from herbs and spices, with zero need for condiments or sauces that so often sneak mustard in. Every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so there's no guesswork at the grocery store. Serve them with a scatter of fresh parsley and a few lemon wedges on the side for a finish that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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