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Larb Chicken Salad

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

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6

Ingredients

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.

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl to blend; reserve sauce.

    Step 2

    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.

  2. Step 3

    Spoon into lettuce leaves; serve.

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