Chicken Larb
Chicken Larb is a vibrant and flavorful Thai-inspired dish that combines tender ground chicken with aromatic ingredients like lemongrass, shallots, and fresh herbs such as mint and cilantro. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 30 minutes, is elevated by a tangy dressing made from fish sauce, lime juice, roasted rice powder, and a hint of chili heat, delivering the perfect balance of savory, zesty, and spiced flavors. Traditionally served with crisp lettuce or cabbage leaves for a refreshing and gluten-free wrapper, Chicken Larb offers a deliciously healthy, low-carb meal option that's perfect for weeknight dinners or light entertaining.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 2 medium, finely sliced Shallots
- 0.5 cup, chopped Fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 cup, chopped Fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 stalk, finely sliced Lemongrass
- 3 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Roasted rice powder
- 1 teaspoon Chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 8 leaves Lettuce leaves or cabbage leaves
Directions
Step 1
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add vegetable oil. Add in the lemongrass and sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 2
Add the ground chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and crumbled.
Step 3
Reduce the heat to low and add sliced shallots, stirring them in with the chicken.
Step 4
In a small bowl, combine fish sauce, lime juice, roasted rice powder, chili flakes, sugar, and salt. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved.
Step 5
Pour the dressing mixture over the chicken and stir well to coat the chicken evenly.
Step 6
Remove the skillet from heat and let it cool slightly. Then, add chopped mint and cilantro, folding them gently into the chicken mixture.
Step 7
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Step 8
Serve the chicken larb warm or at room temperature with fresh lettuce or cabbage leaves. Enjoy each bite by wrapping a spoonful of chicken larb in a leaf.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1152.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1138.5 |
| Total Fat 57.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 13.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 8.4g | |
| Cholesterol 424.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5370.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 70.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 21.4g | |
| Protein 114.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 685.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 26.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 5299.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories