Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce Recipe
This Ground Turkey Rice Bowl with Bang Bang Sauce is a flavorful and vibrant meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Lean ground turkey is cooked with aromatic garlic, ginger, and spices, then combined with a luscious homemade bang bang sauce. Served over rice and fresh veggies like shredded carrots, cucumbers, edamame, and avocado, this dish offers a well-balanced combination of protein, texture, and heat for a satisfying and nutritious bowl.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
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
To Serve
- Cooked rice
- Shredded carrots
- Sliced cucumbers
- Shelled edamame
- Pickled onions
- Avocado slices
- 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 heat by adding more sriracha or balance sweetness by increasing honey or sweet chili sauce. Chill the sauce until ready to serve.
- Cook Ground Turkey: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot and shimmering, add ground turkey and break it into small pieces with a spatula. Cook, stirring occasionally, until turkey is browned and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Add Seasonings and Simmer: Lower heat to medium-low. Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, smoked paprika, onion powder, soy sauce, sriracha, chicken broth, honey, black pepper, and sea salt. Simmer the mixture for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend flavors.
- Thicken Mixture: Sprinkle corn starch evenly over the turkey mixture and stir thoroughly to combine. This will help thicken the sauce. Optionally stir in about 2 tablespoons of bang bang sauce to infuse extra flavor before serving.
- Assemble Bowls: Arrange cooked rice in bowls and top with shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, shelled edamame, pickled onions, avocado slices, shredded cabbage, and the warm ground turkey mixture. Drizzle the remaining bang bang sauce over the bowls and garnish with sliced green onion and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Adjust sriracha levels in both the turkey mixture and bang bang sauce to control spice intensity.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to keep salt levels balanced.
- The corn starch helps thicken the turkey mixture but can be omitted if a thinner consistency is preferred.
- This dish is versatile; add or substitute veggies based on seasonal availability or personal preference.
- To save time, make bang bang sauce ahead and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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