Thai Larb Chicken Lettuce Cups

Name: Thai Larb Chicken Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken; 2 tsp avocado oil (or coconut oil); 2 shallots, thinly sliced; 3 tbsp fish sauce (no added sugar); 3 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 Thai red chili or serrano, thinly sliced; 1 lemongrass stalk, finely minced; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped; 2 butter lettuce heads, leaves separated; 1 English cucumber, sliced; 8 lime wedges

Ground chicken cooked with fish sauce, lime juice, shallots, and fresh herbs, served in crisp lettuce cups. Bright, herby, and satisfying, this Whole30 larb is a fast weekday lunch with zero grains.

30 minEasyServes 4300 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken
2 tsp avocado oil (or coconut oil)
2 shallots, thinly sliced
3 tbsp fish sauce (no added sugar)
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 Thai red chili or serrano, thinly sliced
1 lemongrass stalk, finely minced
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
2 butter lettuce heads, leaves separated
1 English cucumber, sliced
8 lime wedges

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tsp avocado oil (or coconut oil) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 finely minced lemongrass stalk and 2 thinly sliced shallots and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
2

Add 1 lb ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), about 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat.
3

Stir in 3 tbsp fish sauce (no added sugar), 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 2 thinly sliced Thai red chili or serrano. Taste and adjust - the balance should be salty, sour, and spicy.
4

Fold in the 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves and 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro. Stir gently so the herbs stay bright and fresh.
5

Spoon the larb into 2 leaves separated butter lettuce heads and serve alongside 1 sliced English cucumber and 8 lime wedges.

Questions

How long does Thai Larb Chicken Lettuce Cups keep?

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

Can I halve or double Thai Larb Chicken 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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