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Ground turkey rice bowls topped with fresh veggies and drizzled with a creamy bang bang sauce.

Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce

These easy Ground Turkey Rice Bowls are packed with flavor and topped with a spicy-sweet Bang Bang Sauce. Ready in 25 minutes, they’re perfect for busy weeknights and endlessly customizable with your favorite toppings like avocado, cucumbers, and shredded carrots.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Calories: 457
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ground Turkey Mixture
  • 1 lb ground turkey 85–93% lean preferred
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil or any cooking oil
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1-2 tbsp sriracha adjust to heat preference
  • 2-3 tbsp chicken broth or water
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt to taste
  • 2 tsp cornstarch for thickening
Bang Bang Sauce
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 0.5-1 tbsp sriracha to taste
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp honey
Bowl Add-Ins
  • rice cooked, any variety
  • shredded carrots
  • sliced cucumbers
  • shelled edamame
  • pickled onions
  • diced avocado
  • shredded cabbage
  • green onions for garnish
  • sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. 1. Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey. Chill in the fridge while you prepare the rest.
  2. 2. Cook the Turkey: In a skillet over medium-high heat, warm sesame oil and add the turkey. Brown until cooked through (165°F), then reduce heat to medium-low and stir in garlic, ginger, spices, soy sauce, sriracha, broth, honey, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3. Thicken: Sprinkle in cornstarch and stir until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy. Optionally, add 1-2 tbsp of bang bang sauce to the turkey mixture for extra flavor.
  4. 4. Assemble: Build each bowl with rice, turkey mixture, fresh toppings, and drizzle generously with bang bang sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

For meal prep, store turkey, sauce, and toppings separately for best texture. Add lime juice, orange zest, or chili oil for an extra flavor kick. Sauce is best made fresh and not frozen.