Description
Chicken Larb Lettuce Wraps are a fresh, tangy, and flavorful dish featuring spiced ground chicken combined with zesty lime, fresh herbs, and crunchy vegetables, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. This easy, healthy, gluten-free recipe delivers a vibrant and satisfying meal perfect for quick lunches or light dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon toasted rice powder
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes or 1-2 fresh chilies, chopped (adjust to taste)
- 10–12 large butter lettuce or romaine leaves, rinsed and dried
Optional Add-Ins and Variations
- Sliced cucumbers, shredded carrots, or toasted peanuts for extra crunch
- Ground turkey, pork, or tofu instead of chicken
- Tamari or coconut aminos as a substitute for fish sauce (for vegan version)
- Cabbage leaves or collard greens as alternative wraps
Instructions
- Cook the ground chicken: Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the ground chicken and break it apart with a spatula. Cook until no longer pink and nicely browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add flavorings: Lower the heat and stir in the chopped shallots, fish sauce, lime juice, chili flakes, and toasted rice powder. Cook for another 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Stir in fresh herbs: Remove the pan from heat, then fold in freshly chopped mint and cilantro to keep their bright and fresh aroma.
- Prepare lettuce wraps: Rinse and dry large lettuce leaves thoroughly. Spoon generous amounts of the chicken larb mixture into each leaf and fold to create wraps.
- Serve and enjoy: Arrange the wraps on a platter with extra lime wedges and fresh herbs for guests to garnish as desired.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs and lime juice for authentic, lively flavor.
- Toast sticky rice in a dry pan until golden, then grind finely for toasted rice powder.
- Taste and adjust seasoning to balance salty, sour, spicy, and sweet flavors.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even browning and juicy chicken.
- Add fresh herbs at the end of cooking to preserve their vibrant flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Larb, Lettuce Wraps, Thai Recipe, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Healthy Lunch, Ground Chicken, Fresh Herbs, Spicy
