Soy Free Sage Chicken Lettuce Bites
These little lettuce cups are packed with bold, aromatic flavor — think golden ground chicken loaded with fresh sage, warm turmeric, and a bright hit of lemon, all nestled into crisp butter lettuce leaves. The garlic-infused olive oil and finely diced zucchini give the filling a savory depth and satisfying texture that makes each bite feel complete. Soy-based sauces and condiments sneak into so many stir-fry-style dishes, but this recipe skips them entirely, relying on real herbs and spices to do all the heavy lifting. Every single ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, which means no label-reading stress at the grocery store. The filling comes together in one skillet in well under 20 minutes, making this a genuinely weeknight-friendly option that doesn't feel like a compromise. Serve them as a light dinner, a crowd-pleasing appetizer, or a fresh lunch — a squeeze of lemon over the top right before eating takes the whole thing to another level.
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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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