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Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce

A healthy and flavorful meal featuring ground turkey, colorful vegetables, and a delightful Bang Bang sauce that’s customizable to suit any palate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Meal Prep
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ground Turkey
  • 1 lb ground turkey Lean protein source
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil Or your favorite cooking oil
  • 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tsp grated ginger
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 3 Tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 1-2 Tbsp sriracha Adjust for spice preference
  • 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 For thickening
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • ½ c mayonnaise
  • 3 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • ½-1 Tbsp sriracha Additional for extra spice
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp honey
For Serving
  • Cooked rice Base for the bowls
  • Shredded carrots
  • Sliced cucumbers
  • Shelled edamame
  • Pickled onions
  • Avocado
  • Shredded cabbage
  • Sliced green onion
  • Sesame seeds For garnish
  • Additional toppings (optional) e.g. roasted sweet potatoes, bell peppers, corn

Method
 

Prepare Bang Bang Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, and honey.
  2. Add sriracha to the mixture, adjusting for spice preference.
  3. Whisk until well combined and place it in the fridge to chill.
Prepare the Ground Turkey Mixture
  1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned and fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F), approximately 7-10 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low and mix in garlic, ginger, smoked paprika, onion powder, soy sauce, sriracha, chicken broth, honey, black pepper, and sea salt.
  4. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Stir in corn starch and combine thoroughly.
  6. Mix in about 2 tablespoons of chilled Bang Bang sauce with the turkey mixture, if desired.
Assemble Rice Bowls
  1. Start with a base of cooked rice in each bowl.
  2. Add ground turkey mixture on top of the rice.
  3. Top with favorite vegetables such as shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, shelled edamame, pickled onions, avocado, and shredded cabbage.
  4. Drizzle with Bang Bang sauce and garnish with sliced green onion and sesame seeds.

Notes

For serving, encourage customization with various vegetables and toppings. Pair with lime or lemon for brightness. Store leftovers separately to maintain freshness.