Crisp butter lettuce cups loaded with savory ground chicken, bright ginger, and tender carrots and zucchini — this is the kind of handheld meal that disappears fast at the table. The sauce comes together with coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, and arrowroot starch, giving every bite a glossy, tangy-sweet coating without a drop of soy or anything that could hide unwanted ingredients. For anyone navigating a mushroom-free lifestyle, the challenge with Asian-inspired dishes is that umami depth often comes from mushrooms or mushroom-based sauces — here, that richness is built entirely from fresh garlic, grated ginger, turmeric, and scallions layered at just the right moments. The arrowroot-thickened sauce clings beautifully to the chicken and vegetables, so you get that satisfying, restaurant-style texture with total ingredient confidence. A squeeze of lime and a handful of fresh cilantro at the end lift everything and make the flavors pop. These wraps are light enough to feel fresh but filling enough to call dinner, and they come together in one skillet with no complicated prep.
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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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