Thai Larb Gai (Chicken Lettuce Wraps)
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
13 mins
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Cook Time
13 mins
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Total Time
28 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
256 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Thai
Thai Larb Gai (Chicken Lettuce Wraps)
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Larb gai is a mouthwatering Thai chicken lettuce wrap made with a juicy chicken and herb filling tossed in a spicy lime dressing.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 shallots sliced thin
- 4 green onions sliced thin
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint
- 1/4 cup Thai basil
- 1 tbsp red chili flakes
- 1 tbsp palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 4 limes juiced
- 3 tbsp Thai sticky rice raw, uncooked
- Romaine lettuce leaves for serving
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Instructions
- Prepare and slice the shallots, green onion and cilantro. Pluck the mint and basil leaves and add to veg. Set aside in a bowl.
- In a small bowl mix together the dressing ingredients of red chili flakes, palm sugar, fish sauce and lime juice. Stir to dissolve sugar and set aside.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat toast the rice until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Grind to a powder in spice grinder or use a mortar and pestle. Set aside.
- Over medium heat cook the ground chicken and season with salt. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with ground rice, prepared veg and herbs and pour dressing over. Toss to coat, check seasoning and serve with lettuce leaves.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
256kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
98mg
(33%)
Sodium
758mg
(32%)
Potassium
831mg
(24%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1081IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 758mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 831mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1081IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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6 reviews
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