Thai minced chicken salad

By Mrunal | Updated: 15/03/2019

Famous as ‘larb gai’ in Thailand, the spiciness in this recipe works well with the crunchy vegetables, creating a perfect balance of flavour and heat. Chicken meat can make positive contributions to the diet of those aiming for a high protein diet. Chicken meat is low in saturated fats, and rich in most essential nutrients. Try this below no oil recipe.

Serves	Preparation Time	Cooking Time
4 People	10 – 15 Minutes	40 – 45 Minutes

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, minced in food processor
3 tbsp (tablespoons) chopped fresh cilantro
2 spring onions, chopped
2 tbsp chopped onions
3 tbsp chopped mint leaves
1/2 tsp (teaspoon) cayenne pepper
2 tbsp lime juice
1 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp garlic and red chili paste
50 gm red bell peppers
20 g lettuce, for serving
2 g fresh cilantro/coriander stem, for garnishing
2 g mint leaves for garnishing

Method

Step 1

Heat nonstick skillet over medium heat, no oil is necessary.

Step 2

Add chicken, stir until thoroughly cooked.

Step 3

Remove from heat, drain excess liquid.

Step 4

Add fish sauce, ground chili garlic paste and lime juice.

Step 5

Toss all together with cilantro, onion, mint, cayenne, rice powder.

Step 6

Adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 7

Serve immediately over lettuce leaves or thinly sliced cabbage.

Step 8

Garnish with cilantro sprigs and mint.

Nutritional Information

Calories	238	Calories from	Fat 18
Total Fat	2.2 g 1%	Saturated Fat	0.3 g 1%
Trans Fat	0.0 g	Cholesterol	10 mg 3%
Sodium	634 mg 26%	Potassium	379 mg 11%
Total Carbohydrates	4.4 g 1%	Dietary Fiber	0.7 g 3%
Sugars	0.9 g	Protein	34.0 g
Vitamin A	14%	Vitamin C	9%
Calcium	4%	Iron	12%

*Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

Tips:

1 tsp olive oil can be added if chicken is drying out a little.
Pork, or firm tofu for a vegetarian version, can also be used – just add soy sauce (or tamari as a gluten-free option) instead of fish sauce in the recipe.

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