Name: Larb Gai – Thai Chicken Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 500 g boneless chicken thighs; 10 pc chicken gizzards; 12 pc chicken hearts; 2 Tbsp rice; 1 Tbsp vegetable oil; 1 red onions; ½ bunch cilantro; 1 handful mint; 15 pc basil; 3 stalks green onion; 6 Tbsp fish sauce; 4 Tbsp lemon juice; 1 Tbsp chili flakes

Larb Gai – Thai Chicken Salad

This vibrant Thai salad delivers an explosion of flavors and textures, combining juicy, spicy-sour chicken with fresh herbs and a satisfying crunch. It’s light, refreshing, and packed with aromatic ingredients—perfect for a quick and flavorful meal!

Cooking Method: Roasting Cuisine: Thai Courses: Main-dish, Salad Recipe Tags: A Asian C Crunchy Spicy

Fresh

Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 20 mins Servings: 5

Instructions

Prepare the roasted rice (optional): Place the rice in a dry pan over medium-high heat. Roast, stirring every 30 seconds, until golden brown. Let cool, then grind into a powder using a food processor or mortar and pestle.
Heat a pan with oil over medium heat. Fry the chicken, gizzards, and hearts for 5–6 minutes until golden.
Transfer the cooked meat to a serving bowl. Add the red onion, cilantro, mint, basil, green onions, fish sauce, lemon juice, and ground chili. Mix well.
Serve warm or at room temperature. If using roasted rice, sprinkle a little over the top before serving.

Note

Tips

Serve over rice for a more filling meal.
Enjoy with crunchy lettuce leaves, using them as edible wraps - highly recommended.
If not roasting rice, top with roasted sesame seeds or chopped roasted peanuts.

Larb Gai – Thai Chicken Salad