Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce Recipe
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This Ground Turkey Rice Bowl recipe is a flavorful, quick, and easy meal perfect for weeknights. Juicy ground turkey is cooked with savory spices and a tangy soy-based sauce, topped with a creamy, spicy Bang Bang Sauce and served over rice with fresh veggies for a healthy, satisfying bowl.
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Ingredients
Ground Turkey Mixture
1 lb ground turkey
1 Tbsp sesame oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp grated ginger
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp onion powder
3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
2 Tbsp sriracha
3 Tbsp chicken broth
2 tsp honey
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp sea salt
2 tsp corn starch
Bang Bang Sauce
½ cup mayonnaise
3 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
1 Tbsp sriracha
1 tsp rice vinegar
2 tsp honey
Rice Bowl Options
Cooked rice
Shredded carrots
Sliced cucumbers
Shelled edamame
Pickled onions
Avocado slices
Shredded cabbage
Sliced green onion
Sesame seeds
Instructions
Prep Bang Bang Sauce: Add all the bang bang sauce ingredients to a small bowl and whisk well to combine. Adjust the flavor by adding more sriracha for extra spice or more honey or sweet chili sauce to mellow it. Chill until ready to serve.
Cook Ground Turkey: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the ground turkey and break into smaller pieces. Cook until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Add Seasonings: Reduce heat to medium-low, then add minced garlic, grated ginger, smoked paprika, onion powder, soy sauce, sriracha, chicken broth, honey, black pepper, and sea salt. Stir well and let simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Thicken Sauce: Sprinkle corn starch over the turkey mixture and stir until fully incorporated and the sauce thickens.
Optional Flavor Boost: Just before serving, stir in about 2 tablespoons of the prepared bang bang sauce into the turkey mixture for extra flavor.
Assemble Bowls: Layer cooked rice and desired veggies in bowls. Spoon the ground turkey mixture on top, drizzle with additional bang bang sauce, and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Use low sodium soy sauce to control saltiness in the dish.
Adjust sriracha amounts in both the turkey mixture and bang bang sauce to match your preferred spice level.
Substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a lighter option.
For a gluten-free version, ensure soy sauce is gluten-free and verify other ingredients.
Add fresh lime juice to the bang bang sauce for a citrusy twist.
Cook rice ahead or use leftover rice to shorten prep time.
