Mustard Free Asian-Style Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These fresh, crunchy wraps are the kind of weeknight dinner that feels like a restaurant treat without any of the fuss. The filling is packed with ground chicken, earthy shiitake mushrooms, sweet carrot, and crunchy water chestnuts, all brought together with a glossy sauce built from coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, and warm ginger and turmeric. That sauce is the real star ā it delivers deep, savory-sweet flavor without a drop of mustard, which can sneak into a surprising number of Asian-inspired sauces and bottled condiments. Spooning everything into cool, crisp butter lettuce cups keeps things light and naturally gluten-free, and the whole assembly comes together in one skillet. A squeeze of lime and a scatter of fresh cilantro at the end brighten the whole dish right before serving. It's the kind of recipe that disappears fast, so you might want to double the filling.
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4 servings
For the sauce
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp honey
For the filling
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 4 oz shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps finely diced
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely diced
- 1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
For serving
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated and washed
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, grated ginger (sauce portion), turmeric, and honey until combined. Set aside.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the white parts of the scallions, garlic, and grated ginger (filling portion) and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and softened, about 1 minute. Watch closely, as the garlic can brown quickly.
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