Thai Chicken Larb

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken , preferably white meat
• 1 red onion , halved and thinly sliced
• 0.25 cups sliced scallions , mostly white parts
• 1 lime , juiced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint , Optional
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon lemongrass paste , Optional
• 1 teaspoon fish sauce , more to taste
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes , more to taste
• salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring and breaking up into small pieces, about 5 minutes. Add onion and scallions. Continue to cook until onion has softened and chicken browns, about 2 minutes.

2. 2

   Add lime juice, cilantro, mint, ginger, lemongrass, fish sauce, and red pepper flakes. Continue to cook, stirring until flavors blend, about 3 minutes more. Season to taste with sea salt.