Spicy Thai Larb Gai with Fresh Mint

Name: Spicy Thai Larb Gai with Fresh Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
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; 1 head lettuce (leaves separated); 1 piece cucumber (sliced)

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

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