Best 7 Chicken Larb Recipes

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Chicken larb is a flavorful and refreshing dish that originated in Laos. This popular dish is made with minced or ground chicken that is combined with a variety of herbs, spices, and vegetables. The result is a delicious and zesty dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or salad. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article will provide you with the best recipe to make chicken larb that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

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THAI CHICKEN LARB



Thai Chicken Larb image

Found this through Carnie Wilson, she calls it chicken larbito, although in Thai restaurants it's just called larb. Delicious! Enjoy on lettuce wraps or pieces of a cabbage wedge!

Provided by Cassandra Kimbler

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stir-Fry     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground chicken (preferably white meat)
1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced
¼ cup sliced scallions (mostly white parts)
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon lemongrass paste
1 teaspoon fish sauce, or more to taste
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
1 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken. Cook and stir until chicken is broken into little pieces, about 5 minutes. Add red onion and scallions. Continue to cook and break up the chicken until browned, about 2 minutes. Add cilantro, mint, ginger, lemon grass, fish sauce, and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir until flavors blend, about 3 minutes more. Season with sea salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 69.2 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 594.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

THAI LARB GAI (CHICKEN WITH LIME, CHILI AND FRESH HERBS)



Thai Larb Gai (Chicken With Lime, Chili and Fresh Herbs) image

Larb gai is a dish of browned ground chicken, mint, basil and red onions dressed with lime juice and ground red chiles that's popular in Laos and Isan, neighboring rural sections of Thailand. (The dish is sometimes spelled laab, lob or lop.) It's perfect hot weather food: spicy, crunchy and light, but rich in flavors and contrasts. Traditionally, this dish is made with a roasted rice powder that's prepared by toasting raw rice in a wok, then grounding it to a powder, but you can find premade roasted rice powder at Asian markets. Whatever you do, don't skip it - it adds a nuttiness that's essential to the authentic flavor of the dish.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dinner, quick, salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup raw sticky rice (see Note) or 2 tablespoons roasted rice powder (available at Asian markets)
16 ounces coarsely ground or finely chopped white- or dark-meat chicken (lean beef, such as sirloin, can be substituted)
1/2 teaspoon hot chile powder, preferably Thai or Lao
4 teaspoons fish sauce (nam pla)
5 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup slivered red onions
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons sliced scallions
10 whole mint leaves, more for serving
Lettuce leaves
cucumber spears, for serving
4 cups cooked sticky or jasmine rice, for serving

Steps:

  • To make roasted rice powder, heat a wok or skillet over high heat. Add raw rice and cook, stirring often, until rice is toasted and dark brown, but not black, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from wok and set aside to cool. Grind to a coarse powder in a mortar, blender or coffee grinder; set aside.
  • To cook chicken, heat a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. When very hot, add 2 tablespoons water, then add chicken, stirring constantly to break up any lumps. Cook just until cooked through, about two minutes, then transfer to mixing bowl. While chicken is just warm, add remaining ingredients (except for garnishes) and roasted rice powder. Mix gently but thoroughly. Taste and adjust seasonings. Mixture should be tangy, salty and lightly spicy.
  • Spoon onto serving plate and surround with mint, lettuce and cucumber. Serve with rice. If serving with sticky rice, pinch some off, mold into a small ball and dip into larb, scooping up a little of each ingredient. Or scoop larb into lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 199, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 375 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

LARB CHICKEN SALAD



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Fragrant lemongrass, chilies and a sweet and tangy sauce flavor this classic Thai appetizer.

Categories     Salad     Chicken     Leafy Green     Herb     Onion     Appetizer     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/3 cup fish sauce (nam pla*)
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons Thai roasted chili paste* in oil or chili-garlic sauce*
3/4 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
1 cup thinly sliced green onions
3/4 cup thinly sliced shallots
3 tablespoons minced fresh lemongrass*
1 tablespoon thinly sliced Thai chilies* or serrano chilies
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
2 small heads Boston lettuce, separated into leaves
*Available at Asian markets and some supermarkets nationwide.

Steps:

  • Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl to blend; reserve sauce.
  • Bring broth to simmer in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken. Simmer until cooked through, breaking up meat with spoon, about 8 minutes. Add green onions and next 3 ingredients. Stir until vegetables are tender and most of liquid has evaporated, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in sauce, cilantro and mint. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon into lettuce leaves; serve.

LARB CHICKEN



Larb Chicken image

Make and share this Larb Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 lbs ground chicken
1 stalk lemongrass
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 red onion, finely sliced
1 teaspoon ground galangal
4 tablespoons fish sauce
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 -4 crushed dried red chilies (amount to taste)
2 tablespoons ground toasted rice (instructions below)
8 leaves iceberg lettuce
12 mint leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • To make toasted rice, place rice in a dry hot wok; swirl until golden brown, allow to cool, then grind in a mortar& pestle or spice mill.
  • Heat the oil over medium heat in wok and add the chicken; stir-fry until cooked through.
  • Drain chicken and place in mixing bowl, adding lemongrass, green onion, red onion, galangal, fish sauce, lime juice, chiles, and ground rice; mix well and set aside.
  • On a bed of lettuce leaves, arrange chicken mixture and garnish with mint and cilantro.
  • Serve with steamed sticky rice or steamed jasmine rice, using small amounts of rice to pick up the larb.

LARB - LAOTIAN CHICKEN MINCE



Larb - Laotian Chicken Mince image

A Vietnamese friend taught me how to make this dish that originates from Laos and Cambodia. If you can't find galangal, substitute fresh ginger and a squirt of lime juice. Pre-ground chicken, turkey or pork may be used instead of the chicken thigh meat. Serve with sticky rice or in lettuce cups.

Provided by Baking Nana

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup uncooked long grain white rice
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons peanut oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced galangal
2 small red chile peppers, seeded and finely chopped
4 green onions, finely chopped
¼ cup fish sauce
1 tablespoon shrimp paste
1 tablespoon white sugar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
¼ cup lime juice

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the rice onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake the rice in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes. Remove and allow to cool. Once cooled, grind into a fine powder with a spice grinder. Meanwhile, grind the chicken thigh meat in a food processor until finely ground; set aside.
  • Heat the peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, galangal, chile peppers, and green onions; cook and stir until the garlic softens, about 3 minutes. Add the ground chicken thigh meat, and cook, stirring constantly to break up lumps, until the meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Season with fish sauce, shrimp paste, and sugar. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the excess liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes more. Stir in the ground rice, mint, basil, and lime juice to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 92.8 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 811 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

LARB - LAOTIAN CHICKEN MINCE



Larb - Laotian Chicken Mince image

A Vietnamese friend taught me how to make this dish that originates from Laos and Cambodia. If you can't find galangal, substitute fresh ginger and squirt of lime juice. Pre-ground chicken, turkey or pork may be used instead of the chicken thigh meat. Serve with sticky rice or in lettuce cups.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup uncooked long grain white rice
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons peanut oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced galangal
2 small red chili peppers, seeded and finely chopped
4 green onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup fish sauce
1 tablespoon shrimp paste
1 tablespoon white sugar
3 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup lime juice

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Spread the rice onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake the rice in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes. Remove and allow to cool. Once cooled, grind into a fine powder with a spice grinder. Meanwhile, grind the chicken thigh meat in a food processor until finely ground; set aside.
  • Heat the peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, galangal, chile peppers, and green onions; cook and stir until the garlic softens, about 3 minutes. Add the ground chicken thigh meat, and cook, stirring constantly to break up lumps, until the meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Season with fish sauce, shrimp paste, and sugar. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the excess liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes more. Stir in the ground rice, mint, basil, and lime juice to serve.

CHICKEN LARB



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Categories     Chicken     Quick & Easy     Low Cal

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2T red curry paste
1pound skinless, boneless chicken breast
1/2t salt
1T canola oil
1/3c chopped English cucumber
1/4c finely chopped shallots
3T chopped cilantro
2T fresh lime juice
8 cabbage leaves
Thai chili paste

Steps:

  • 1. Combine curry paste, chicken and salt in a food processor; process until smooth. 2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add oil to pan. Add chicken and sauté for about 6 minutes, or until done. Stir to crumble. Remove pan from heat. 3. Add cucumber, shallots, cilantro, and juice. Serve in cabbage leaves with chili sauce on the side.

Tips:

  • For authentic flavor, use a mortar and pestle to grind the ingredients.
  • If you don't have a mortar and pestle, you can use a food processor, but be careful not to over-process the ingredients.
  • Use a variety of fresh herbs, such as cilantro, mint, and basil, to add flavor and color to the dish.
  • Serve the larb with sticky rice and a side of vegetables.
  • Adjust the amount of chili peppers to your desired spice level.

Conclusion:

Chicken larb is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy or mild, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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