Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce Recipe
A flavorful and easy-to-make ground turkey rice bowl featuring a savory and spicy ground turkey mixture paired with a creamy and tangy bang bang sauce. This versatile dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and can be customized with your favorite fresh vegetables and toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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, more to kick up the spice
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp honey
Rice Bowl Options
- rice
- shredded carrots
- sliced cucumbers
- shelled edamame
- pickled onions
- avocado
- shredded cabbage
- sliced green onion
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prep Bang Bang Sauce: Add all of the bang bang sauce ingredients to a small bowl. Whisk well to combine. Adjust flavor by adding more spice with extra sriracha or cut it a bit with more honey or sweet chili sauce. Chill the sauce until ready to serve to allow flavors to meld.
- Prepare the Ground Turkey Mixture: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of sesame oil. Once the oil is glistening, 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. Reduce heat to medium-low and add garlic, ginger, smoked paprika, onion powder, soy sauce, sriracha, chicken broth, honey, black pepper, and sea salt. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Thicken the Turkey Mixture: Sprinkle the corn starch evenly over the turkey mixture and stir to combine. This will thicken the sauce and create a glossy coating on the turkey. Optionally, stir in about 2 tablespoons of the prepared bang bang sauce into the turkey mixture for extra flavor.
- Assemble Rice Bowls: To assemble, place a base of cooked rice in bowls. Add your preferred fresh vegetables like shredded carrots, cucumbers, edamame, pickled onions, avocado, shredded cabbage, and sliced green onion. Spoon the warm ground turkey mixture over the rice and vegetables, then drizzle with additional bang bang sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and more sliced green onion if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a milder sauce, reduce or omit the sriracha in both the turkey mixture and bang bang sauce.
- Use cooked rice of your choice—white, brown, jasmine, or basmati work well.
- Feel free to swap ground turkey for chicken or tofu to suit dietary preferences.
- Adjust the thickness of the turkey sauce by varying the amount of cornstarch for desired consistency.
- Store leftovers separately to maintain freshness: turkey mixture in an airtight container and bang bang sauce chilled.
