Spicy Lemongrass Chicken Larb

A spicy Thai salad featuring stir-fried chicken meat, fragrant lemongrass, and crispy chicken skin skewers served with fresh vegetables.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 355.1 kcals 1420.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 11.1 grams 44.2 grams
Fat 22.1 grams 88.4 grams
Protein 27.7 grams 110.8 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
Fruits
1
piece
Lime
juice only
GrainsCereals
50
g
Glutinous Rice
roasted ground
Liquids
1
tbsp
Rice Wine
or sake
Meat
4
piece
Chicken Thighs
deboned, skin removed and reserved, meat cut into thin strips
NutsSeeds
1
stalk
Lemongrass
finely chopped
1
bunch
Thai Basil
chopped
1
bunch
Coriander
stem and leaves, chopped
1
g
Sea Salt
to taste
1
g
White Pepper
ground, to taste
OilsFats
Vegetables
1
tbsp
Chillies
crushed roasted
1
tbsp
Red Chillies
crushed, roasted
1
piece
Carrot
sliced on an angle into oval slices
0.5
piece
Cucumber
sliced on an angle into oval slices

Steps

  • Heat oil in a hot wok and cook lemongrass and roasted chillies until fragrant.
  • Add chicken meat and cook briefly.
  • Stir in sugar and rice wine and cook until liquid is absorbed.
  • Add fish sauce and lime juice and stir-fry until chicken is fully cooked.
  • Remove wok from heat and toss with Thai basil and coriander.
  • Preheat a heavy-based baking tray over the hob.
  • Heat chillies and rice in a wok for 2 minutes then grind into a paste using a pestle and mortar.
  • Rub the chicken skin with the prepared chilli paste.
  • Cook the chicken skin on the hot tray for 5 minutes until crisp.
  • Thread crispy skins onto skewers and season with salt and white pepper.
  • Serve skewers with the chicken larb and garnish with sliced vegetables and fresh herbs.