Nutmeg Free Sage Chicken Lettuce Bites
These light, flavor-packed 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 zucchini in garlic-infused olive oil, creating a filling that's aromatic, savory, and just a little bright from a squeeze of lemon at the end. The whole thing gets spooned into crisp butter lettuce cups, which makes serving feel effortless and eating feel almost virtuous. Warming spice blends can be a minefield when you're avoiding certain seasonings, but this recipe keeps things clean — every ingredient is right there in the list, no mystery blends or pre-mixed seasonings that sneak in unwanted additions. The turmeric and ginger do serious heavy lifting here, giving the chicken a golden color and a gentle warmth that feels complex without being fussy. A scatter of fresh parsley and a few lemon wedges on the side round everything out beautifully. Whether you're serving these as a casual weeknight dinner or setting them out as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, they disappear fast.
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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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