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Chicken Larb Lettuce Wraps

Chicken Larb Lettuce Wraps

Discover how to make vibrant and zesty Chicken Larb Lettuce Wraps in just 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests with bold flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 352
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup raw jasmine rice or sticky rice
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 shallots, finely sliced (divided)
  • 570 g ground chicken
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1-2 Thai bird chilies finely sliced
  • 3 green onions finely sliced
  • 1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh mint
  • to taste salt (optional)
  • as needed butter lettuce leaves (or Bibb/Boston lettuce), washed and dried

Equipment

  • Wok or Large Skillet
  • Mortar and Pestle or Spice Grinder
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

  1. Toast the rice grains in a dry skillet over low heat, stirring until golden brown and nutty (about 10 minutes), then grind into a coarse powder.
  2. Heat a wok over high heat, add vegetable oil, and fry half of the sliced shallots until crispy, then remove and drain on paper towels.
  3. In the same wok, add ground chicken and cook until golden and slightly crispy, then sprinkle with sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice.
  4. Add toasted rice powder, chilies, raw shallots, green onions, cilantro, and mint; stir-fry for another minute and adjust seasoning.
  5. Spoon the chicken mixture onto lettuce leaves, garnish with crispy shallots, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 352kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 29gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 690mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill the lettuce leaves beforehand for a refreshing contrast with the warm filling. If you have leftovers, store the chicken and lettuce separately; refrigerate the chicken for up to 2 days and keep lettuce in a damp paper towel to maintain freshness. For longer storage, the chicken mixture can be frozen for up to a month. Fresh herbs enhance the flavor significantly, so use them whenever possible. Don’t skip the lime juice as it ties all flavors together beautifully.
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