Description
This Thai-inspired Chicken Larb brings bold flavors to your bowl with ground chicken sautéed in a zesty umami-rich sauce and finished with herbs, crunchy peanuts, and crisp veggies. Whether served over rice or in lettuce cups, it’s a quick and satisfying meal that bursts with freshness.
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
For the Chicken Larb:
1 pound ground dark meat chicken
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
3 green onions, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
2 to 3 Thai chilies, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
For Serving:
4 cups steamed jasmine rice
1 butter leaf lettuce head, separated into leaves
3 baby cucumbers, sliced
1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts, chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup Thai basil leaves
1/2 cup mint leaves
1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
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In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, soy sauce, water, brown sugar, and lime juice until the sugar dissolves. Set the sauce aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through.
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Stir in the shallot, green onions, garlic, ginger, and Thai chilies. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and softened.
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Pour in the prepared sauce and stir to coat the chicken evenly. Cook for 1–2 minutes more until most of the liquid is absorbed. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Serve the chicken larb over steamed jasmine rice or inside butter lettuce cups. Top with cucumber slices, chopped peanuts, and a mix of cilantro, Thai basil, and mint. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
For a lower-carb option, skip the rice and serve entirely in lettuce cups.
Adjust the heat level by adding more or fewer Thai chilies.
This recipe is excellent for meal prep—store the components separately and assemble just before eating.
Try ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for an easy variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired