20-Minute Laotian Chicken Larb (Larb Gai)
Chicken Larb (Thai Larb Gai) is a traditional Laotian and Thai salad made with ground meat, herbs, and spices. Serve in lettuce cups with thinly sliced red onion, and lots of fresh, vibrant herbs for a bold, flavorful dinner that's on the table in 20 minutes! Gluten-free, dairy-free.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 275kcal
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Equipment
Wok or large pan
Spatula or wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp neutral oil
- 3 scallions thinly sliced, white and green parts
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 3 Tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 limes juiced, about 3-4 Tbsp, plus lime wedges for serving
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce
- 1 Tbsp sambal oelek can substitute with Sriracha if needed
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- ½ small red onion very thinly sliced into half moons
- Lettuce leaves for serving, such as Butter, Bibb, or Boston lettuce
- Garnishes: fresh mint, cilantro, and basil
Instructions
- Sauté the scallions. Heat a wok or large pan over medium-high heat until very hot. Add 2 Tbsp neutral oil, then add 3 thinly sliced scallions. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chicken. Add 1 lb ground chicken and 3 cloves chopped garlic, then season with 1 tsp Kosher salt. Cook for 4-6 minutes, breaking the chicken up with a spatula or wooden spoon, until the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Add the sauce. Turn off the heat, then add 3 Tbsp soy sauce, the juice of 2 limes, 1 Tbsp fish sauce, 1 Tbsp sambal oelek, and 1 Tbsp brown sugar. Give it a good stir, then taste and adjust seasoning, adding more hot sauce, lime juice, or Kosher salt, as needed.
- Assemble, then serve. Serve immediately in lettuce cups with thinly sliced red onion, fresh mint, cilantro, basil leaves and lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers airtight up to 5 days. I do not recommend freezing.
- Add-ins: Fresh herbs (cilantro, basil, mint, Thai basil), roasted cashews or peanuts, and veggies like carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, or bean sprouts.
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 1541mg | Potassium: 859mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4492IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg
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