Beef Free Ginger-Turmeric Chicken Lettuce Cups with Apple
These vibrant lettuce cups are everything you want in a quick, satisfying meal — warm, fragrant filling cradled in crisp romaine with just the right balance of savory, sweet, and bright. Ground chicken gets cooked down with fresh ginger and ground turmeric until deeply aromatic, then glazed in a sauce built from coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey. The diced apple and shredded carrots folded in at the end add crunch and a subtle sweetness that makes every bite feel a little unexpected in the best way. Because the whole dish is built around chicken, there's no need to swap or substitute anything — it's naturally free of red meat without any compromise in heartiness or flavor. Coconut aminos stand in beautifully for soy sauce, keeping the umami rich and the ingredient list clean. Fresh cilantro and optional torn mint finish things off with a pop of herbal freshness that ties the whole bowl together. Serve straight from the skillet while the filling is still warm and the lettuce leaves are cool — that contrast is honestly half the appeal.
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4 servings
For the filling
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 medium apple (such as fuji or honeycrisp), peeled and finely diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and finely shredded
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
For serving
- 8–10 large romaine lettuce leaves, washed and dried
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, and salt until combined. Set aside.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula, for 5–6 minutes, until no pink remains and the meat is cooked through to 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer.
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