Keto Ground Chicken Larb Salad (Thai Minced Chicken Salad)

This Keto Ground Chicken Larb Salad is a delectable Thai-inspired dish that combines savory minced chicken with fresh herbs and a zesty lime dressing, all while keeping it low-carb and keto-friendly.

Course Lunch

Cuisine Thai

Keyword easy keto lunch, Keto Ground Chicken Larb Salad, keto thai salad, Low Carb Chicken Salad, Thai Minced Chicken Salad

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 215kcal

Equipment

Skillet
Mixing bowl
Whisk
Measuring cups and spoons
Cutting board
Knife

Ingredients

1 pound ground chicken (450g)
¼ cup fresh lime juice (60ml)
2 tablespoons fish sauce (30ml)
1 tablespoon erythritol or preferred keto-friendly sweetener (15ml)
1 small red onion finely chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped (4g)
¼ cup fresh mint leaves chopped (4g)
2 green onions thinly sliced
1 small red chili deseeded and finely chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil (15ml)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 head romaine lettuce leaves separated

Instructions

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the avocado oil. Once hot, add the ground chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken, breaking it apart with a spatula, until it is fully cooked and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
While the chicken cooks, prepare the dressing by whisking together the lime juice, fish sauce, and erythritol in a small bowl until the sweetener is dissolved.
Once the chicken is done, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly. Then, transfer the cooked chicken to a large mixing bowl.
Add the chopped red onion, cilantro, mint leaves, green onions, and red chili (if using) to the chicken.
Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken and herb mixture and toss well to combine.
Taste the larb salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed.
To serve, spoon the ground chicken larb into the romaine lettuce leaves, using them as cups.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, you can substitute ground chicken with crumbled firm tofu. Adjust the cooking time as needed. This dish can be served warm or at room temperature and is perfect for meal prep.

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