Oats Free Sage Chicken Lettuce Bites
These little lettuce cups are a seriously satisfying handheld bite — savory ground chicken packed with fresh sage, warm turmeric, and a hint of ginger, all cradled in crisp butter lettuce leaves. The filling comes together in a single skillet, with golden zucchini adding a subtle sweetness and a squeeze of lemon brightening everything at the end. For anyone navigating grain-free eating, this recipe is a natural fit — every ingredient is whole and straightforward, with zero hidden fillers or grain-based binders to worry about. The garlic-infused olive oil does a lot of heavy lifting here, giving the chicken a rich, aromatic base without any complicated prep. Butter lettuce is the perfect vessel: sturdy enough to hold a generous scoop of filling but tender enough to eat in one or two bites. A scatter of fresh parsley and a wedge of lemon on the side make these feel a little fancy without any extra effort. Whether you're serving them as a weeknight dinner or 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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