Artificial Food Coloring Free Ginger-Scallion Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These wraps are the kind of weeknight dinner that looks impressive but comes together in a single skillet with minimal fuss. The filling is savory, gingery, and just a little sweet, with tender ground chicken, shredded carrots, and zucchini all coated in a glossy sauce made from coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and honey. Butter lettuce cups keep things light and fresh, while a squeeze of lime at the end brightens every bite. For anyone navigating artificial dyes and synthetic additives, packaged sauces and marinades are often the sneakiest culprits — soy sauces, bottled stir-fry blends, and pre-made seasonings can all hide unwanted extras. This recipe sidesteps all of that by building the sauce entirely from scratch with clean, whole-food ingredients, so you know exactly what's going into the pan. The golden color comes from real turmeric, not a dye, and the depth of flavor comes from fresh garlic and grated ginger rather than any artificial flavoring. It's a satisfying, colorful meal that genuinely doesn't feel like a compromise — just good food that happens to be completely free of anything artificial.
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4 servings
For the sauce
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch
For the filling
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup zucchini, finely diced
- 6 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp salt
For serving
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated and washed
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, and arrowroot starch until the starch is fully dissolved and no lumps remain. Set aside.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering and the oil coats the pan.
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