Larb-Style Chicken Salad with Roasted Rice Powder
A vibrant, herb-packed minced chicken salad featuring toasted rice crunch and fresh lime dressing, served with steamed rice. This asian-inspired salads ready in about 31 minutes pairs chicken thigh meat, fresh mint leaves, fresh cilantro into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz chicken thigh meat
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 3 tbsp fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp green onions
- 2 tbsp roasted rice
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp palm sugar
- 1/4 tsp red chile flakes
- 2 cups steamed jasmine rice
Instructions
- Step 1: Trim and finely mince 12 oz chicken thigh meat into 1/4-inch pieces. Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 5-6 minutes until no longer pink, breaking into small bits with a spoon.
- Step 2: While chicken cooks, finely chop 1/4 cup mint leaves, 3 tbsp cilantro, and 2 tbsp green onions. In a small bowl, whisk 3 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tsp palm sugar, and 1/4 tsp red chile flakes until sugar dissolves.
- Step 3: Transfer cooked chicken to a large bowl, add 2 tbsp roasted rice, and pour lime dressing over. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated. Serve immediately over 2 cups steamed jasmine rice.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Larb-Style Chicken Salad with Roasted Rice Powder take to make?
Total time is about 31 minutes (25 min prep + 6 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Larb-Style Chicken Salad with Roasted Rice Powder?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken thigh meat from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Larb-Style Chicken Salad with Roasted Rice Powder?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Larb-Style Chicken Salad with Roasted Rice Powder for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Larb-Style Chicken Salad with Roasted Rice Powder?
Asian salads like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Love how the Asian come through in every bite.
- ★★★☆☆
Average. The concept is good but execution needs work on seasoning.
- ★★★☆☆
Okay for a quick meal. I've had better salads dishes though.
