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Larb Gai Minced Chicken Salad

A vibrant Thai minced chicken salad tossed with toasted rice powder, fresh herbs, lime juice, and fish sauce - bright, herby, and fiery with 30 grams of protein per serving.

35 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

ThaiSaladStovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs ground chicken
  • 2 tbsp raw long-grain white rice (for toasted rice powder)
  • 1/4 cup fish sauce (gluten-free)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp dried Thai chili flakes (or red pepper flakes)
  • 4 medium shallots, thinly sliced
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 12 butter lettuce leaves (for serving)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Toast 2 tbsp raw long-grain white rice (for toasted rice powder) in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 4-5 minutes until golden and nutty. Transfer to a mortar and pestle or spice grinder and grind to a coarse powder. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs ground chicken and cook, breaking it up, for 6-8 minutes until cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Drain any excess liquid.

  3. 3

    Remove pan from heat. Let chicken cool for 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup fish sauce (gluten-free), 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1 tsp granulated sugar, and 1 tsp dried Thai chili flakes (or red pepper flakes). Whisk to dissolve the sugar.

  5. 5

    Add the cooked chicken to the dressing and toss well. Add 4 medium thinly sliced shallots, 4 thinly sliced green onions, and the toasted rice powder. Toss again.

  6. 6

    Fold in 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves and 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning with more fish sauce, lime, or chili flakes.

  7. 7

    Serve with 12 butter lettuce leaves (for serving) for wrapping, or over rice.

Questions

How long does Larb Gai Minced Chicken Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Larb Gai Minced Chicken Salad?

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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