Larb Gai Thai Chicken Salad
Bright, zesty, and bursting with authentic Thai flavors, Larb Gai (Thai Chicken Salad) is a refreshing dish that combines tender ground chicken with fragrant herbs like cilantro, mint, and green onions. Tossed in a tangy dressing of fish sauce, lime juice, and a hint of sugar, this savory-sweet salad gets an extra layer of texture from ground toasted rice and optional bird's eye chilies for a spicy kick. Served in crisp lettuce cups for a fresh, crunchy contrast, this 15-minute recipe is a quick and healthy meal perfect for lunch or dinner. Whether you're craving a light dish or a taste of Thailand, this protein-packed salad delivers bold flavors with every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Ground chicken
- 3 small, finely sliced Shallots
- 3 stalks, thinly sliced Green onions
- 30 g, roughly chopped Cilantro
- 20 g, roughly chopped Mint leaves
- 3 tbsp Fish sauce
- 4 tbsp Lime juice
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 2 tbsp Ground toasted rice
- 2 finely chopped (optional, for spice) Bird's eye chilies
- 2 tbsp Water
- 6 large leaves (for serving) Lettuce leaves
Instructions
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the ground chicken along with 2 tablespoons of water. Cook, breaking up the chicken with a wooden spoon, until fully cooked and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ground chicken with the sliced shallots, green onions, chopped cilantro, and mint leaves.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by mixing fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and bird's eye chilies (if using). Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
Sprinkle the ground toasted rice over the chicken mixture and pour the dressing on top. Toss gently to combine, ensuring the flavors are evenly distributed.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning by adding more lime juice, fish sauce, or sugar, if desired.
Serve the Larb Gai on a platter or individual plates with large lettuce leaves on the side. Spoon the chicken mixture into the lettuce leaves to eat as wraps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
940 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.3 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 424 mg | 141% | |
| Sodium | 4156 mg | 181% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.2 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.1 g | ||
| Protein | 108.0 g | 216% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 357 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 3955 mg | 84% | |
*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.
