Chestnut Free Ginger-Turmeric Chicken Lettuce Cups with Apple
Bright, fresh, and packed with bold flavor, these lettuce cups bring together warm spiced chicken and crisp apple in a way that feels both light and genuinely satisfying. Ground chicken gets cooked down with fresh ginger and turmeric until fragrant, then glazed in a savory-sweet sauce made from coconut aminos, a touch of honey, and apple cider vinegar — no soy, no mystery ingredients. Shredded carrots add a little body and color, while the diced apple folded in at the end gives every bite a juicy, unexpected crunch. Romaine leaves stand in for any kind of wrapper or bread, keeping things crisp and easy to eat straight from the platter. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, this recipe is naturally free of the usual suspects — no hidden nut oils, no ambiguous pantry shortcuts, just clean whole-food ingredients you can verify at a glance. Torn mint over the top is optional but highly recommended if you want that extra pop of freshness. These come together in one skillet and are the kind of weeknight dinner that looks far more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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