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Thai Larb Recipe
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Thai Larb Recipe

Not lard, but larb: it's a traditional chicken salad recipe from Thailand that works perfectly as a snack, appetizer, or a light lunch. %
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Thai
Keyword larb, thai
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 316kcal
Cost 12

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a food processor, combine the chicken, green onions, lemongrass, lime leaves, red chili, garlic, 2 tsp. of the fish sauce, salt and pepper to taste, and 1 tbsp. of olive oil.
    1 ½ lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, ½ cup green onions, 2 tbsp. lemongrass, 2 lime leaves, 1 small red chili, 2 garlic cloves, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Pulse until the chicken is finely chopped.
  • In a small bowl, combine the lime juice and the remaining 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, and the Sriracha sauce.
    2 tsp. and 1 tbsp. fish sauce, Boston or romaine lettuce leaves, ⅓ cup fresh lime juice, ½ tsp. Sriracha sauce
  • In a large skillet, warm the remaining olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken mixture and sauté until the chicken turns golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Top the lettuce leaves with the chicken mixture, garnish with cilantro leaves, and drizzle some lime sauce on top.
    Fresh cilantro leaves
  • Serve with some lime.
    1 lime

Nutrition

Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 412mg | Potassium: 808mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 303IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg