Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Ground Turkey Rice Bowl topped with a creamy, spicy Bang Bang Sauce. This recipe combines the savory taste of ground turkey cooked with aromatic spices and soy sauce, served over rice with fresh veggies, and finished with a tangy, sweet, and spicy homemade Bang Bang Sauce for a satisfying meal in just 25 minutes.
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 (adjust to spice preference)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp honey
Rice Bowl Toppings (optional)
- 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, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey. Whisk well until smooth and balanced. Adjust flavor by adding extra sriracha for more heat or more honey or sweet chili sauce to soften the spice. Chill the sauce until ready to serve.
- Cook Ground Turkey: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is glistening hot, add ground turkey and break it into smaller pieces. Cook until fully browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 7-8 minutes.
- Season Turkey Mixture: Reduce heat to medium-low and 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 all ingredients thoroughly.
- Simmer and Thicken: Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to meld flavors. Then sprinkle corn starch over the mixture and stir until it thickens slightly, adding extra sauce-like consistency.
- Optional Sauce Addition: Just before serving, stir in about 2 tablespoons of the prepared Bang Bang Sauce into the turkey mixture if desired for extra flavor.
- Assemble Rice Bowls: Build the bowls by layering cooked rice, your choice of fresh veggies (shredded carrots, cucumbers, edamame, pickled onions, avocado, cabbage), and spoonfuls of the ground turkey mixture. Drizzle remaining Bang Bang Sauce on top and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Adjust sriracha amounts in both the turkey mixture and Bang Bang Sauce according to your preferred spice level.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to control the salt content.
- The Bang Bang Sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Leftover turkey mixture makes a great filling for lettuce wraps or tacos.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari sauce instead of soy sauce and ensure the sweet chili sauce is gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Keywords: ground turkey rice bowl, bang bang sauce, easy dinner, spicy turkey recipe, quick asian-inspired bowls, healthy turkey recipes
