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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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
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ground chicken with the sliced shallots, green onions, chopped cilantro, and mint leaves.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning by adding more lime juice, fish sauce, or sugar, if desired.
Step 6
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
| Serving size | (967.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 940.3 |
| Total Fat 41.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 11.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 424.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4155.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 52.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.1g | |
| Protein 108.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 357.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3955.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories