Heart-Healthy Chicken Larb
Light, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, Heart-Healthy Chicken Larb is a nutritious take on the classic Thai-inspired dish. Made with tender shredded chicken breast simmered in low-sodium broth, this recipe features a zesty dressing of lime juice, fish sauce, rice vinegar, and a hint of brown sugar for perfect balance. Fresh mint, cilantro, green onions, and toasted rice powder add aromatic depth, while crisp lettuce leaves and cucumber slices create a healthy, low-carb serving option. Ready in just 35 minutes, this lean protein-packed dish is ideal for lunch, dinner, or even as a flavorful appetizer. Perfect for health-conscious foodies, this recipe delivers bold taste while supporting your wellness goals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 120 milliliters Low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium Red onion
- 45 milliliters Lime juice
- 15 milliliters Fish sauce
- 15 milliliters Rice vinegar
- 5 grams Chili flakes
- 5 grams Brown sugar
- 30 grams Fresh mint leaves
- 30 grams Fresh cilantro
- 3 stalks Green onions
- 8 large Lettuce leaves
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 10 grams Toasted rice powder
Instructions
Begin by boiling the chicken breast in the low-sodium chicken broth in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked, about 12-15 minutes.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the broth and let it cool slightly. Then, shred the chicken using two forks or your hands and set aside.
Thinly slice the red onion and set it aside. Chop the fresh mint leaves and cilantro coarsely. Slice the green onions finely.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, rice vinegar, chili flakes, and brown sugar until the sugar is dissolved.
Add the shredded chicken to the bowl with the dressing. Toss to coat the chicken thoroughly.
Mix in the red onion, mint, cilantro, and green onions, and toss everything to ensure an even distribution of the ingredients.
Add the toasted rice powder to the mixture and combine well.
Peel the cucumber and cut it into thin slices.
To serve, arrange the lettuce leaves on a serving dish for individual portions. Spoon the chicken larb mixture onto each lettuce leaf and serve alongside cucumber slices.
Enjoy your heart-healthy chicken larb as a refreshing and flavorful meal or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1057 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.4 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 425 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 1739 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.0 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.3 g | ||
| Protein | 165.4 g | 331% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 323 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2600 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
