Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce Recipe
These Ground Turkey Rice Bowls are a flavorful, easy-to-make meal featuring a savory ground turkey mixture with Asian-inspired seasonings and a creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce. Served over rice with fresh veggies, this dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that’s packed with taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
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 low sodium soy sauce
- 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 (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp honey
Rice Bowl Options
- 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 well combined. Adjust the spiciness by adding more sriracha or balance the flavor with extra honey or sweet chili sauce. Chill the sauce until ready to serve.
- Prepare the Ground Turkey Mixture: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and break it into smaller pieces. Cook until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in garlic, ginger, smoked paprika, onion powder, soy sauce, sriracha, chicken broth, honey, black pepper, and sea salt. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Thicken the Mixture: Sprinkle corn starch evenly over the turkey mixture and stir well to thicken the sauce slightly. Optional: Stir in about 2 tablespoons of Bang Bang sauce into the meat mixture just before serving for extra flavor.
- Assemble Rice Bowls: Layer cooked rice in bowls and top with your favorite bowl options such as shredded carrots, cucumbers, edamame, pickled onions, avocado, shredded cabbage, sliced green onions, and sesame seeds. Spoon the ground turkey mixture over the rice and drizzle with Bang Bang sauce. Garnish as desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can adjust the spiciness of both the ground turkey mixture and Bang Bang sauce according to your preference.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to keep sodium levels moderate.
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or lean ground beef.
- The rice bowl options are versatile—use whatever fresh vegetables you have on hand.
- Leftover turkey mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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