Sesame Free Sage Chicken Lettuce Bites

Total time30 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time15 min

4.6

(18)

These light, flavor-packed bites are the kind of appetizer or weeknight dinner that disappears fast. Ground chicken gets cooked down with fresh sage, warm turmeric, ginger, and a hit of lemon juice, then spooned into crisp butter lettuce cups for a handheld meal that feels both fresh and satisfying. The garlic-infused olive oil adds a subtle depth without any of the usual sesame oil that sneaks into so many Asian-inspired lettuce wraps, making this a genuinely safe and delicious option for anyone avoiding sesame. Finely diced zucchini cooks right into the filling, adding a tender bite and a little extra veg without weighing anything down. The whole thing comes together in one skillet, and the lettuce cups do all the work of keeping it tidy and fun to eat. A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens every bite and ties the herbs and spices together beautifully. Whether you're serving these as a starter or the main event, they're the kind of recipe you'll come back to again and again.

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Ingredients

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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