Whole30 Chicken Larb
Transform your mealtime with this vibrant and zesty Whole30 Chicken Larb, a lighter, low-carb twist on the classic Thai-inspired dish. Packed with bold flavors, this recipe combines seasoned ground chicken infused with garlic, ginger, lime juice, and fish sauce for an irresistible savory zest, while fresh herbs like mint, cilantro, and green onions elevate the aromatic profile. Wrapped in crisp butter or romaine lettuce leaves and paired with crunchy cucumber slices, this dish is perfect for those seeking a healthy, gluten-free, and dairy-free option that doesn’t compromise on taste. With just 15 minutes of prep and cook time each, this quick and easy meal is as weeknight-friendly as it is Whole30 compliant!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 stalks green onions, sliced
- 8 large leaves butter or romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, fish sauce, and red chili flakes. Pour this mixture over the cooked chicken and stir well to combine.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped mint, cilantro, and sliced green onions.
To serve, spoon the chicken mixture into the large lettuce leaves.
Accompany with sliced cucumbers on the side for added crunch.
Enjoy your Whole30 compliant chicken larb wrapped in fresh lettuce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1856 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.3 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.9 g | 374% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 650 mg | 217% | |
| Sodium | 2866 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.6 g | ||
| Protein | 101.1 g | 202% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.9 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 464 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 4024 mg | 86% | |
*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.
