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Chicken Larb Lettuce Cups

A bright, herbaceous Thai minced chicken salad seasoned with fish sauce, lime, toasted rice powder, and fresh herbs, served in crisp lettuce cups for a light, low-carb bite.

35 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

ThaiAppetizerStovetopLow CarbHigh ProteinDairy-FreeGluten-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 2 tbsp uncooked jasmine rice
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (or fresh Thai chilies, minced)
  • 4 small shallots, thinly sliced
  • 4 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 2 tsp neutral oil (such as vegetable oil)
  • 1 head butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce, separated into cups

Instructions

  1. 1

    Toast 2 tbsp uncooked jasmine rice in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until golden and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Let cool, then grind to a coarse powder using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tsp neutral oil (such as vegetable oil) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground chicken and cook, breaking it up, until cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), about 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat.

  3. 3

    Stir in 2 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tsp granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (or fresh Thai chilies, minced). Add the toasted rice powder and toss to combine.

  4. 4

    Fold in 4 small thinly sliced shallots, 4 thinly sliced scallions, 1/2 cup torn fresh mint leaves, and 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro.

  5. 5

    Taste and adjust seasoning with more fish sauce or lime juice as needed. Spoon the larb into 1 head separated into cups butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce and serve immediately.

Questions

How long does Chicken Larb Lettuce Cups keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Chicken Larb Lettuce Cups?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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