Larb Chicken
Experience the bold and refreshing flavors of Larb Chicken, a traditional Thai and Lao-inspired dish that’s as quick to make as it is delicious. This vibrant recipe features tender ground chicken infused with a zesty dressing of lime juice, fish sauce, and a touch of sugar, balanced with the subtle heat of red chili flakes. Fresh herbs like cilantro and mint add a bright, aromatic layer, while toasted rice powder lends a nutty depth and slight crunch. Served in crisp lettuce leaves, this dish transforms into a light, gluten-free wrap that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or entertaining. With just 20 minutes of prep and cooking time, this easy, healthy recipe brings exotic flavors to your table with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground chicken
- 2 medium, finely sliced shallots
- 30 grams, chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 15 grams, chopped fresh mint leaves
- 2 stalks, finely sliced green onions
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted rice powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 8 whole, for serving lettuce leaves
Instructions
Heat a large pan over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until fully cooked and no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.
Remove the pan from heat and transfer the cooked chicken to a large mixing bowl.
While the chicken is still warm, add the shallots and toss to soften them slightly.
In a small bowl, mix together the lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and red chili flakes to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the warm chicken mixture and toss to combine.
Add the toasted rice powder, chopped cilantro, mint, and green onions to the bowl, then gently toss everything together until well distributed.
Taste the larb and adjust the seasoning with more lime juice, fish sauce, or chili flakes as desired.
Serve the larb chicken in individual lettuce leaves for a fresh and crunchy wrap experience. Enjoy immediately!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
332 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.9 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 108 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 802 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.2 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 27.5 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 196 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1789 mg | 38% | |
*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.
