Description
A vibrant Thai salad featuring minced chicken, zesty lime, fresh herbs, and a delightful crunch from toasted rice powder.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (canola or grapeseed)
- 3 shallots, thinly sliced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–3 Thai chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar or palm sugar
- 2 tablespoons toasted rice powder
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- Optional: sliced cucumber, shredded cabbage, lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
- Prep the aromatics: thinly slice shallots, mince garlic, and chop chilies and herbs.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high with the neutral oil. Add minced garlic and shallots, sautéing until aromatic and translucent.
- Add the ground chicken, cooking until no longer pink and lightly browned.
- Stir in chopped chilies, fish sauce, and sugar, cooking for another minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and toasted rice powder.
- Fold in cilantro, mint, and green onion. Adjust flavors as needed.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, over lettuce leaves or with sliced cucumber.
Notes
Toast the rice and grind it fresh for a unique texture. Use lime juice off the heat for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Thai salad, chicken salad, healthy salad, quick meals
