Description
This Simple Chicken Mushroom Larb Bowl is a flavorful and fresh Thai-inspired dish featuring ground chicken sautéed with mushrooms and aromatic herbs, seasoned with fish sauce, lime juice, and chili flakes. Served over jasmine rice or quinoa and accompanied by crisp fresh vegetables, it offers a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and spicy flavors in a wholesome, easy-to-make meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 1 pound Ground Chicken
- 8 ounces Mushrooms (shiitake or button), chopped
- 1 finely chopped Shallot
- Fresh Vegetables as needed (lettuce, cucumber, bell peppers)
Herbs and Seasonings
- 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
- 1 handful Fresh Mint Leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice, plus extra for serving
- 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes (adjust to taste)
Base
- 1 cup Cooked Jasmine Rice or Quinoa
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Place a large skillet over medium heat and add a small drizzle of oil to prepare for sautéing.
- Sauté shallots: Add the finely chopped shallots to the hot skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they are translucent and fragrant.
- Cook the ground chicken: Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon or spatula, and cook for 5-7 minutes until it turns golden brown and is cooked through.
- Add mushrooms: Stir in the chopped mushrooms and continue sautéing for another 4-5 minutes until they soften and release their flavor.
- Season the mixture: Pour in the fish sauce, lime juice, and chili flakes, stirring thoroughly to combine all the seasonings evenly with the meat and mushrooms.
- Incorporate fresh herbs: Remove the skillet from heat and gently fold in the fresh mint leaves and cilantro to maintain their vibrant flavors.
- Assemble the bowl: Serve the chicken mixture over cooked jasmine rice or quinoa, and garnish with fresh vegetables like lettuce, cucumber, and bell peppers for crunch and color.
- Final touch: Squeeze additional lime juice over the top of the assembled bowl just before serving to brighten the flavors.
Notes
- You can substitute ground chicken with ground turkey or pork if preferred.
- Adjust chili flakes to your heat preference or leave them out for a milder dish.
- Fresh herbs like cilantro and mint are key to authentic flavor; avoid substituting dried herbs.
- Use jasmine rice for a traditional Thai touch, or quinoa for a gluten-free alternative.
- For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with firm tofu and use soy sauce instead of fish sauce.
