Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce
Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce are a delicious and customizable meal that can be whipped up in just 25 minutes. Featuring tender ground turkey seasoned with garlic, ginger, and spices, these bowls are topped with a creamy and spicy bang bang sauce that adds an irresistible kick. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping for the week ahead, this dish is not only flavorful but also healthy and family-friendly. Assemble your bowls with a variety of colorful vegetables, making each serving unique to your family’s preferences. Enjoy this quick dinner idea that’s sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 Tbsp sesame 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
- ½ c mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
- ½–1 Tbsp sriracha (more to kick up the spice)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp honey
- Rice for serving
- Shredded carrots
- Sliced cucumbers
- Shelled edamame
- Pickled onions
- Avocado
- Shredded cabbage
- Sliced green onion
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the bang bang sauce ingredients: mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey. Chill until ready to serve.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, smoked paprika, onion powder, soy sauce, sriracha, chicken broth, honey, black pepper, sea salt, and cornstarch. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until combined.
- Assemble rice bowls by layering rice at the bottom followed by the turkey mixture and topping with fresh vegetables and bang bang sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg