Ground Turkey Rice Bowls: Quick and Flavorful Delight
A quick and flavorful rice bowl featuring ground turkey and a zesty bang bang sauce, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Equipment
- large skillet
- small bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil or preferred cooking oil
- 2-3 cloves garlic, 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 (to taste)
- 2 tsp corn starch
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
- ½-1 Tbsp sriracha (to taste)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp honey (for sauce)
- Rice and assorted toppings (e.g., shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, shelled edamame, pickled onions, avocado, shredded cabbage, sliced green onion, sesame seeds)
Instructions
- Mix all bang bang sauce ingredients in a bowl and whisk until combined; refrigerate until needed.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet, add ground turkey, and cook until browned and fully cooked.
- Stir in remaining ingredients, simmer for 2-3 minutes, then add cornstarch to thicken.
- Assemble rice bowls with cooked rice, turkey mixture, and drizzle with bang bang sauce; garnish as desired.
Notes
If the turkey mixture becomes dry, add more soy sauce or broth. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days; the sauce lasts up to a week, and the turkey mixture can be frozen for about 3 months.