Whole30 Chicken Larb
Light, flavorful, and refreshingly zesty, this Whole30 Chicken Larb puts a healthy twist on the traditional Thai-inspired dish. Crafted with lean ground chicken, aromatic herbs like cilantro and mint, and a tangy blend of lime juice and fish sauce, this recipe is bursting with vibrant flavors. Perfect for a Whole30 or paleo lifestyle, it swaps traditional rice for crisp butter or romaine lettuce cups, creating wholesome wraps that are ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep. Enhanced with a touch of ginger and garlic, and balanced by the heat of red chili flakes, this dish is as nourishing as it is delicious. Serve it with crunchy cucumber slices for a low-carb, refreshing meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes!
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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
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Step 3
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for another minute until fragrant.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped mint, cilantro, and sliced green onions.
Step 7
To serve, spoon the chicken mixture into the large lettuce leaves.
Step 8
Accompany with sliced cucumbers on the side for added crunch.
Step 9
Enjoy your Whole30 compliant chicken larb wrapped in fresh lettuce!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1306.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1855.6 |
| Total Fat 151.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 74.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 650.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2865.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 48.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.6g | |
| Protein 101.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 77.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 463.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4024.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories