Description
These Ground Turkey Rice Bowls are a quick, flavor-packed meal featuring savory turkey, creamy bang bang sauce, and fresh, crunchy toppings—perfect for easy weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
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Ground Turkey Mixture
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (or preferred oil)
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1–2 Tbsp sriracha
- 2–3 Tbsp chicken broth
- 2 tsp honey
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt (to taste)
- 2 tsp cornstarch
Bang Bang Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
- ½–1 Tbsp sriracha
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp honey
Rice Bowl Options
- Cooked rice
- Shredded carrots
- Sliced cucumbers
- Shelled edamame
- Pickled onions
- Avocado
- Shredded cabbage
- Green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Make the Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey. Adjust to taste and refrigerate. - Cook the Turkey:
Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned and fully cooked (165°F), breaking it apart as it cooks. - Add Flavor:
Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in garlic, ginger, smoked paprika, onion powder, soy sauce, sriracha, chicken broth, honey, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes. - Thicken:
Sprinkle cornstarch over the turkey mixture and stir until slightly thickened. - Optional Boost:
Stir in 2 tablespoons of bang bang sauce into the turkey for extra flavor. - Assemble Bowls:
Add rice to bowls, top with turkey and desired veggies, then drizzle with bang bang sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less sriracha.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise in the sauce.
- Great for meal prep—store components separately for best freshness.
- Swap rice for cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg