Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce Recipe
A flavorful and quick ground turkey rice bowl recipe featuring a spicy and sweet homemade bang bang sauce. Perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner, this dish combines tender seasoned turkey with fresh veggies and a zingy sauce for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Ground Turkey Mixture
- 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
Bang Bang Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
- ½–1 Tbsp sriracha (more to taste)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp honey
For Serving
- Cooked rice
- Shredded carrots
- Sliced cucumbers
- Shelled edamame
- Pickled onions
- Avocado
- Shredded cabbage
- Sliced green onion
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prep Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey until smooth. Adjust the spice level by adding more sriracha for heat or more honey/sweet chili sauce to mellow the flavor. Chill the sauce until ready to serve.
- Cook Ground Turkey: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add ground turkey and break it into smaller pieces with a spatula. Cook until the turkey is browned and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Simmer and Season: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, smoked paprika, onion powder, soy sauce, sriracha, chicken broth, honey, black pepper, and sea salt to the skillet. Stir to combine and let simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Thicken Mixture: Sprinkle corn starch evenly over the turkey mixture and stir well to thicken the sauce. Optionally, stir in about 2 tablespoons of the prepared bang bang sauce into the turkey mixture just before serving for extra flavor.
- Assemble Rice Bowls: Build bowls by layering cooked rice and your choice of shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, shelled edamame, pickled onions, avocado, shredded cabbage, and other favorite vegetables. Spoon the ground turkey mixture over the rice and drizzle with additional bang bang sauce. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds to finish.
Notes
- Ensure the ground turkey is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
- The bang bang sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Adjust sriracha amounts to control the spiciness of both the meat mixture and sauce.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to manage the salt level in the dish.
- Serve with a variety of fresh vegetables to add color and texture.
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