Thai Chicken Larb

Name: Thai Chicken Larb
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken (preferably white meat); 1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced; 0.25 cup sliced scallions (mostly white parts); 1 lime, juiced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint; 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon lemongrass paste; 1 teaspoon fish sauce, or more to taste; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste; 1 teaspoon sea salt

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Found this through Carnie Wilson, she calls it chicken larbito, although in Thai restaurants it's just called larb. Delicious! Enjoy on lettuce wraps or pieces of a cabbage wedge!

Recipe by Cassandra Kimbler

Published on March 1, 2018

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 pound ground chicken (preferably white meat)
1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced
¼ cup sliced scallions (mostly white parts)
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint (Optional)
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon lemongrass paste (Optional)
1 teaspoon fish sauce, or more to taste
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
1 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken. Cook and stir until chicken is broken into little pieces, about 5 minutes. Add red onion and scallions. Continue to cook and break up the chicken until browned, about 2 minutes. Add cilantro, mint, ginger, lemon grass, fish sauce, and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir until flavors blend, about 3 minutes more. Season with sea salt.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

165	Calories
4g	Fat
6g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 165
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 69mg	23%
Sodium 595mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 26g
Vitamin C 9mg	47%
Calcium 32mg	2%
Iron 7mg	36%
Potassium 318mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.