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Chicken Larb Lettuce Wraps

Chicken Larb Lettuce Wraps
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Chicken Larb Lettuce Wraps offer a fresh, flavorful, and light meal featuring juicy ground chicken combined with zesty lime, aromatic herbs, and a touch of spice, all wrapped in crisp butter lettuce leaves. This quick and easy Thai-inspired recipe is perfect for lunch, dinner, or entertaining, delivering vibrant textures and authentic tastes with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 1 lb ground chicken

Vegetables & Herbs

  • ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Butter lettuce or Bibb lettuce leaves (1 head, separated)

Dressings & Seasonings

  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1–2 tsp chili flakes or 1-2 fresh chilies, chopped (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tbsp toasted jasmine rice powder
  • 1–2 tsp vegetable or neutral oil (for cooking chicken)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Ground Chicken: Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1-2 teaspoons of oil. Cook the ground chicken, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully cooked and no longer pink. Allow it to brown slightly for extra texture and flavor, then remove from heat.
  2. Toast and Grind Rice: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast jasmine rice until golden brown and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Transfer the toasted rice to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle and crush into a coarse powder.
  3. Mix the Larb Dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine the fresh lime juice, fish sauce, and chili flakes or fresh chilies. Adjust the quantities to balance tangy, salty, and spicy flavors according to your preference.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked chicken into the bowl with the dressing. Stir in thinly sliced red onion, chopped mint, cilantro, and toasted rice powder. Mix thoroughly to blend all the flavors evenly.
  5. Prepare Lettuce Wraps: Carefully separate and rinse the lettuce leaves, patting them dry. Place a generous spoonful of the chicken larb mixture onto each leaf and fold the edges to create neat wraps, ready to serve.

Notes

  • Fresh Herbs Matter: Use fresh mint and cilantro for the best flavor.
  • Toast Rice Just Right: Watch the rice carefully during toasting to avoid burning and bitterness.
  • Adjust Chili Gradually: Start with less chili and add more to control spice level.
  • Serve Immediately: Assemble wraps just before eating to keep lettuce crisp.
  • Use Tender Lettuce: Butter or Bibb lettuce leaves work best due to their soft yet sturdy texture.

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Keywords: chicken larb, lettuce wraps, Thai recipe, ground chicken, fresh herbs, light meal, quick dinner

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