Spicy Thai Larb Gai with Fresh Mint

Spicy Thai Larb Gai with Fresh Mint

StandardAsianDinnerSpicyHerbalLow-Carb
⏱️ 15m PREP
🔥 10m COOK
👥 4 SERVINGS
280 CAL/SERV
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Overview

Larb Gai is a vibrant and spicy Thai chicken salad, packed with fresh herbs and lime, offering a refreshing explosion of flavors with every bite.

Macronutrients per serving

47
grams
Protein
22.0g 47%
Fat
15.0g 32%
Carbs
10.0g 21%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin C
30% DV
Supports immune function
🔺 Iron
10% DV
Essential for blood production
💧 Omega-3
5% DV
Supports heart health
🌾 Fiber
12% DV
Promotes digestive health
☀️ Vitamin A
15% DV
Important for vision and immune health

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon chili flakes
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced
  • 1/4 cup toasted rice powder

Optional Garnishes

  • 1 head lettuce leaves separated
  • 1 piece cucumber sliced

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  2. 2 Add the ground chicken to the pan and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove the pan from heat and transfer the cooked chicken to a large mixing bowl.
  4. 4 Add the red onion, fish sauce, lime juice, chili flakes, and sugar to the chicken and mix well to combine.
  5. 5 Stir in the toasted rice powder, mint, cilantro, and green onions until well distributed throughout the mixture.
  6. 6 Taste and adjust seasoning with additional lime juice or fish sauce if desired.
  7. 7 Serve the larb gai with lettuce leaves and cucumber slices on the side for wrapping, if desired.

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