Description
Chicken Larb Lettuce Wraps are a vibrant and easy-to-make dish combining tender ground chicken, fresh herbs, zesty lime, and traditional toasted rice powder. Ready in under 30 minutes, these wraps are perfect for a healthy, low-carb weeknight meal that’s bursting with fresh flavors and adjustable spice levels. Serve wrapped in crisp butter lettuce for a fun and interactive dining experience.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken (lean and tender)
- 1/4 cup shallots, finely sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1–2 fresh red chilies or 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp toasted rice powder (toasted and ground)
- Butter lettuce or romaine leaves, washed and dried (for wraps)
Optional Variations & Add-ons
- Chopped peanuts or cashews (for garnish and extra crunch)
- Thai basil or parsley (alternative herbs)
- Ground turkey, pork, or beef (protein swap)
- Tofu or tempeh crumbles (for vegetarian/vegan version)
- Soy sauce (to replace fish sauce for vegan option)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Finely chop shallots, mint, cilantro, green onions, and chili. Toast rice powder in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant, then grind into a powder.
- Cook the Ground Chicken: Heat a bit of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until browned and fully cooked through but not dry.
- Mix in the Flavorings: Transfer the cooked chicken to a mixing bowl. Add shallots, chopped herbs, toasted rice powder, fish sauce, lime juice, and chili. Stir well to evenly combine all ingredients.
- Prepare Lettuce Cups: Select larger intact butter lettuce or romaine leaves. Wash thoroughly and gently pat dry to avoid sogginess.
- Assemble and Serve: Spoon a generous amount of the chicken larb mixture into each lettuce leaf. Garnish with extra fresh herbs, chopped nuts, or additional lime wedges if desired. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for maximum flavor; dried herbs do not provide the same vibrancy.
- Don’t skip toasted rice powder—it adds essential nutty flavor and texture traditional to larb.
- Adjust lime juice and fish sauce to balance acidity and saltiness to your liking.
- Do not overcook the chicken to keep it tender and juicy.
- Use crisp butter lettuce or iceberg to hold the filling well without tearing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap with filling (approximate)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg