Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce
Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce offer a delightful explosion of flavor in a quick and easy meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe features seasoned ground turkey, vibrant veggies, and a zesty homemade bang bang sauce. With just 25 minutes from start to finish, these customizable rice bowls are sure to become a family favorite, appealing to both adults and kids alike. Packed with protein and fiber, they provide a nutritious option that satisfies any appetite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (or favorite cooking oil)
- 2–3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1–2 Tbsp sriracha
- 2–3 Tbsp chicken broth
- 2 tsp honey
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt (more or less to taste)
- 2 tsp corn starch
- ½ c mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
- ½–1 Tbsp sriracha (more to kick up the spice)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp honey
- Rice
- Shredded carrots
- Sliced cucumbers
- Shelled edamame
- Pickled onions
- Avocado
- Shredded cabbage
- Sliced green onion
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the bang bang sauce ingredients until smooth. Adjust flavors as desired and chill.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned and fully cooked (165°F).
- Stir in remaining ingredients except cornstarch; simmer for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle cornstarch on top and mix well until thickened.
- Serve over rice, topped with preferred veggies and additional bang bang sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 515
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg