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Spicy Minced Chicken Salad

30 min
180 kcal
4 servings

By eatmundo · July 12, 2026

Spicy Minced Chicken Salad🇹🇭Alpha from Melbourne, Australia · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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This vibrant salad from the Isan region combines tender minced chicken with toasted rice powder, lime juice, and fresh herbs. It is a texture-packed explosion of spicy, sour, and savory notes.

According to eatmundo's ingredient comparison, the closest dish to Spicy Minced Chicken Salad from another cuisine is Ginger Braised Chicken (Vietnam): the two share 46% of their ingredients.

Ingredients

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4 servings

How to Make It

  • 1

    Toast 2 tbsp raw jasmine rice in a dry pan over medium heat until golden brown.

  • 2

    Grind the toasted rice into a coarse powder using a mortar and pestle.

  • 3

    Cook 300g minced chicken with 2 tbsp water in a pan over medium heat until cooked through.

  • 4

    Remove from heat and stir in 4 thinly sliced shallots.

  • 5

    Add 3 tbsp fish sauce and the juice of 3 limes, tossing thoroughly.

  • 6

    Fold in a handful of fresh mint leaves and chopped cilantro for brightness.

  • 7

    Add 1 tsp chili flakes to your preferred spice level.

  • 8

    Serve warm with fresh cabbage wedges or sticky rice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spicy Minced Chicken Salad?

Spicy Minced Chicken Salad, or larb gai, is a Thai dish consisting of minced chicken seasoned with lime, fish sauce, chili flakes, and toasted rice powder. It is typically served as a main dish or part of a shared meal alongside sticky rice and fresh herbs.

What is the secret to authentic flavor?

The toasted rice powder (khao khua) is essential; it adds a nutty crunch and binds the lime and fish sauce together.

Can I use ground turkey?

Absolutely, ground turkey or even ground pork works excellently as a substitute for chicken.

How spicy should it be?

Isan-style Larb is traditionally very spicy, but you can adjust the chili flakes to suit your palate.

What if I can't find sticky rice?

You can serve this with jasmine rice or fresh lettuce cups as a lighter alternative.

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