Ground Chicken Larb

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp raw jasmine rice
• 1 1/2 lb ground chicken
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
• 3 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 to 1 tsp red pepper flakes, to taste
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped, divided
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped, divided
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated, for serving
• 1 cucumber, sliced, for serving

Instructions

1. Toast the raw rice in a small dry skillet over medium heat, shaking the pan often, for 4 to 5 minutes, until deep golden brown and fragrant. Let cool, then grind to a coarse powder using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle; set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes until the sugar dissolves; this is your dressing.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
4. Add the ground chicken, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula, and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink and cooked through to 165F.
5. Add the sliced shallot to the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, just until softened and slightly translucent.
6. Remove the skillet from heat and let the chicken cool for about 3 minutes; adding the dressing while it is too hot can wilt the herbs too much once mixed in.
7. Pour the lime-fish sauce dressing over the warm chicken and toss well to coat everything evenly.
8. Stir in half the mint, half the cilantro, and the scallions, along with 2 tablespoons of the toasted rice powder, tossing to combine.
9. Taste and adjust with more fish sauce, lime juice, or red pepper flakes until the flavor is bright, salty, and a little spicy.
10. Transfer the larb to a serving platter, top with the remaining mint, cilantro, and toasted rice powder, and serve with butter lettuce leaves and cucumber slices for wrapping and scooping.

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Why You'll Love This

• Light but deeply flavorful
• Fresh herbs and crunchy toasted rice
• Naturally low-carb when served in lettuce cups

Nutrition

Nutrition values are estimated per serving based on the ingredients used.