Thai minced chicken salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
37%
Thai minced chicken salad
50 min.
4
381kcal

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Are you ready to embark on a vibrant culinary journey that showcases the bold flavors of Thai cuisine? This Thai minced chicken salad is not just a dish; it’s an explosion of taste and freshness that promises to tantalize your taste buds! Perfectly gluten-free and dairy-free, it caters to a variety of dietary preferences while still delivering that authentic Thai experience we all crave.

Imagine aromatic lemongrass mingling with zesty lime leaves, all lovingly combined with minced chicken, fresh herbs, and just the right amount of heat from red chilies. Every bite offers a delightful contrast between the tender chicken and the crispness of fresh Baby Gem lettuce and cucumber. Not only is this salad a feast for your senses, but it's also nutritionally balanced, providing you with a satisfying meal that won’t weigh you down.

With a preparation time of just 50 minutes, this dish is not only perfect for a quick lunch or dinner but also makes an impressive centerpiece for gatherings. Serve it alongside lime wedges for that extra zing, and watch your friends and family rave about this popular Thai recipe that you’ve effortlessly whipped up. Dive into a delicious, healthy dish that celebrates the best of Thai flavors right at your own table!

Ingredients

  •  lemongrass 
  •  lime leaves 
  •  chillies red deseeded
  •  garlic cloves 
  • piece fingertip-length root ginger fresh
  •  chicken breasts skinless
  • tbsp vegetable oil 
  • tbsp sesame oil 
  • tsp chilli powder 
  • 50 ml fish sauce 
  •  onion red chopped
  • tbsp juice of lime 
  • handful mint leaves roughly chopped
  •  baby gem lettuces separated
  •  cucumber seeds removed and cut into strips lengthways
  • 200 beansprouts 
  • servings lime wedges 

Equipment

  • wok

Directions

  1. Roughly chop the lemongrass, lime leaves, red chillies, garlic and ginger, then throw them all into a processor and blitz until everything is very finely chopped together. Mince the chicken breasts into tiny pieces.
  2. Heat a wok over a high heat and add the vegetable oil and the sesame oil. Throw in the lemongrass mixture and fry briefly before adding the minced chicken and the chilli powder. Stir-fry the chicken for 4 mins then splash in the fish sauce. Turn down the heat a little and allow the chicken and fish sauce to bubble together for another 4 mins, stirring, then add the chopped red onion and cook for another min.
  3. Remove from the heat, pour over the lime juice and toss in the herbs.
  4. Serve with the salad veg and a lime wedge on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Calories381kcal
Protein54.73%
Fat31.54%
Carbs13.73%

Properties

Glycemic Index
52.08
Glycemic Load
1.78
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
31.148695562197%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.56mg
Hesperetin
1.54mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Apigenin
0.06mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.35mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
5.76mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:380.82kcal
19.04%
Fat:13.25g
20.39%
Saturated Fat:2.38g
14.88%
Carbohydrates:12.98g
4.33%
Net Carbohydrates:10.24g
3.72%
Sugar:6.26g
6.95%
Cholesterol:144.64mg
48.21%
Sodium:1244.43mg
54.11%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:51.74g
103.48%
Vitamin B3:24.75mg
123.77%
Selenium:74.58µg
106.54%
Vitamin B6:2.02mg
101.22%
Vitamin C:51.28mg
62.16%
Phosphorus:547.74mg
54.77%
Vitamin B5:3.73mg
37.28%
Potassium:1229.83mg
35.14%
Vitamin K:33.35µg
31.77%
Magnesium:113.46mg
28.37%
Manganese:0.49mg
24.47%
Vitamin B2:0.36mg
21.11%
Folate:71.85µg
17.96%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.96%
Copper:0.27mg
13.73%
Zinc:1.92mg
12.8%
Iron:2.29mg
12.72%
Vitamin A:603.35IU
12.07%
Fiber:2.74g
10.97%
Vitamin E:1.28mg
8.54%
Vitamin B12:0.51µg
8.51%
Calcium:55.77mg
5.58%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%