Chicken Larb (Thai Minced Chicken Salad)
Classic Isaan dish packed with 32g protein and only 165 calories. This clean version uses skinless chicken breast - perfect for weight loss and muscle building.
Ingredients
- 1150 g Ground chicken breast
- 23 pieces Shallots, sliced
- 32 stalks Green onion, sliced
- 41 stalk Cilantro, chopped
- 51/2 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 61 tbsp Chili flakes
- 71 tbsp Toasted rice powder
- 81.5 tbsp Fish sauce
- 92 tbsp Lime juice
Instructions
- 1
Bring water to a boil, add ground chicken and stir to break apart
- 2
When chicken is cooked, drain and reserve a little cooking liquid
- 3
Transfer chicken to a bowl, season with fish sauce and lime juice
- 4
Add chili flakes and toasted rice powder, mix well
- 5
If too dry, add a splash of the reserved cooking liquid
- 6
Add shallots, green onion, cilantro, and mint, toss gently
💡Tips
- •Use skinless chicken breast for high protein, low fat
- •Boil instead of fry to reduce fat content
- •Add extra mint for freshness and to reduce any gamey smell
- •Use low-sodium fish sauce if watching salt intake
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in Chicken Larb?
This clean Chicken Larb recipe has about 165 calories per serving with 32g of protein - ideal for weight loss and muscle building.
Is Larb good for weight loss?
Excellent! Larb is high-protein, low-calorie, uses no oil, and contains herbs that may boost metabolism. Just watch the sodium from fish sauce.