Dinner: Thai Chicken Larb Salad

A traditional Thai dish with a sauce made from fresh lime juice, fish sauce, lemongrass and chili.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health benefits of Thai Chicken Larb Salad

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

32 oz ground chicken
1 tbsp lemongrass
4 tbsps vegetable oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
4 tbsps fish sauce
4 leaves outer lettuce leaves
1 slice, thin red onion
1/4 cup chopped green onion
3 dried red chilies
1/4 cup ground toasted rice

Instructions

1. To make toasted rice, place rice in a dry hot wok; swirl until golden brown, allow to cool, then grind in a mortar and pestle or spice mill.

2. Heat the oil over medium heat in wok and add the chicken; stir-fry until cooked through.

3. Drain chicken and place in mixing bowl, adding lemongrass, green onion, red onion, fish sauce, lime juice, chiles, and ground rice; mix well and set aside.

4. On a bed of lettuce leaves, arrange chicken mixture and garnish with mint and cilantro.

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