Description
These Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce are a quick and flavorful weeknight meal. Seasoned ground turkey is tossed with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sriracha, then served over rice with fresh vegetables and a creamy sweet-spicy bang bang sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1-2 tbsp sriracha
- 2-3 tbsp chicken broth
- 2 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1/2-1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp honey
- Cooked rice
- Shredded carrots
- Sliced cucumbers
- Edamame
- Pickled onions
- Avocado
- Shredded cabbage
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the bang bang sauce by whisking mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned and fully cooked through.
- Add garlic, ginger, paprika, onion powder, soy sauce, sriracha, chicken broth, honey, pepper, and salt.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle cornstarch over the turkey mixture and stir until slightly thickened.
- Optional: Stir 2 tablespoons of bang bang sauce into the turkey mixture.
- Assemble bowls with rice, vegetables, and desired toppings.
- Spoon the turkey mixture over the rice and drizzle generously with bang bang sauce.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Store turkey and sauce separately in airtight containers.
- Turkey keeps for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
- The cooked turkey mixture freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Add extra broth or soy sauce if the turkey mixture becomes too dry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired