Chicken larb (Thai salad)

A fresh, zesty Thai-Lao salad: stir-fried minced chicken, herbs, shallot and lime juice. High in protein and low in carbohydrate, it is a light dish full of zing.

Preparation: 15 min  |  Cooking: 10 min  |  Servings: 4  |  Difficulty: Easy

Calculated per serving from the Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 286 kcal · 37 g protein · 4 g carbohydrate · 13 g fat

Ingredients

• 500 g of minced chicken
• 2 shallots
• 2 limes
• 1 bunch of mint and coriander
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 chilli

Method

1. Sear the minced chicken over a high heat without added fat.
2. Off the heat, add the shallot, lime and soy sauce.
3. Stir in the chopped herbs and chilli.
4. Serve warm with lettuce leaves.

Nutritional benefits

Minced chicken provides plenty of lean protein for few calories, ideal for weight loss and low-carb eating. Fresh herbs and lime add zing without fat, along with vitamins and freshness. A lively, high-protein, light Thai salad, eaten in lettuce leaves for a quick meal.

Variations and substitutions

• With minced pork, beef or crumbled tofu.
• With ground toasted sticky rice (traditional).
• With rice for a more complete meal.
• Milder or hotter depending on the chilli.

Storage and making ahead

Keeps for 2 days in the fridge; add the herbs just before serving.

💡 Good to know

Plenty of fresh herbs, lime and chilli: it is the balance of sour, hot and aromatic that gives larb its identity.

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Foods in this recipe: minced chicken · shallots · lemons · mint · coriander.

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