Seed Oil Free Sage Chicken Lettuce Bites
These light, flavor-packed bites are the kind of appetizer or weeknight dinner that disappears fast. Garlic-infused olive oil is the only fat in the filling, keeping things clean and far away from the industrial seed oils that sneak into so many packaged and restaurant versions of dishes like this. Ground chicken gets broken down into tender, savory crumbles alongside golden zucchini, then finished with fresh sage, turmeric, ginger, and a bright hit of lemon juice — it's aromatic and satisfying without feeling heavy. Butter lettuce leaves do double duty as both vessel and freshness, adding a cool, crisp contrast to the warm spiced filling. The whole thing comes together in a single skillet, which means less cleanup and more time actually enjoying the meal. A scatter of flat-leaf parsley and a squeeze of lemon at the end pulls everything together beautifully.
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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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