Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce Recipe
Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce combine a flavorful and spicy ground turkey mixture with a creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet bang bang sauce. This versatile dish is served over a bed of rice and topped with fresh vegetables like shredded carrots, cucumbers, edamame, and avocado for a vibrant and satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- 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 (adjust to taste)
- 2 tsp corn starch
Bang Bang Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
- ½–1 Tbsp sriracha (adjust for 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. Taste and adjust by adding more sriracha for spice or extra honey or sweet chili sauce for sweetness. 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 the ground turkey, breaking it into smaller pieces with a spatula. Cook until the turkey is browned and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Add Seasonings and Simmer: Reduce 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 combine flavors.
- Thicken Turkey Mixture: Sprinkle corn starch evenly over the turkey mixture and stir thoroughly to combine and thicken the sauce slightly. Optionally, stir in about 2 tablespoons of the prepared bang bang sauce into the meat mixture for extra flavor before serving.
- Assemble Rice Bowls: Layer cooked rice in serving bowls, then add shredded carrots, cucumbers, edamame, pickled onions, avocado slices, shredded cabbage, and the seasoned ground turkey mixture. Drizzle the remaining bang bang sauce over the top and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can adjust the spiciness of the bang bang sauce by varying the amount of sriracha.
- For a healthier option, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt (note this will change texture and flavor).
- This recipe can be served on lettuce wraps instead of rice for a low-carb alternative.
- Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Cook the ground turkey thoroughly to ensure food safety.
Keywords: ground turkey rice bowls, bang bang sauce, easy dinner, spicy ground turkey, Asian rice bowl
