Bang Bang Turkey Bowl. Rice loaded with ground turkey, shredded carrots, avocado, cucumber, hard boiled egg, edamame and drizzled with a delicious bang bang sauce.
If you're looking for an easy, flavorful meal that doesn't require spending your entire evening in the kitchen, this one needs to go on your meal prep list!
These Bang Bang Ground Turkey Bowls are packed with flavor, a little sweetness, and just the right amount of heat. The ground turkey is cooked in a savory garlic-ginger sauce, then topped with a creamy, sweet and spicy bang bang sauce that takes the whole thing to another level.
The best part? You can build your bowl however you like! They're easy to customize, packed with protein, and perfect for meal prep.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
Ground Turkey Mixture
1 lb ground turkey
1 Tbsp sesame oil (or your 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 (or Coconut Aminos)
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 cornstarch
Bang Bang Sauce
½ cup mayonnaise
3 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
½–1 Tbsp sriracha (depending on how much heat you like)
1 tsp rice vinegar
2 tsp honey
Rice Bowl Toppings
Make these your own! Here are some ideas:
Cooked rice
Shredded carrots
Sliced cucumbers
Shelled edamame
Pickled onions
Avocado
Shredded cabbage
Sliced green onions
Sesame seeds
Hard boiled egg
Instructions
1. Make the Bang Bang Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey until smooth. Adjust the sweetness or spice to your liking. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
2. Cook the Ground Turkey
Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and break it into smaller pieces as it cooks. Cook until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
3. Add the Flavor
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the garlic, ginger, smoked paprika, onion powder, soy sauce, sriracha, chicken broth, honey, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together and let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Sprinkle the cornstarch over the mixture and stir well to help thicken the sauce.
4. Assemble Your Bowls
For a little extra flavor, stir about 2 tablespoons of your prepared bang bang sauce into the turkey just before serving (totally optional, but highly recommended!).
Start with a bed of rice, add your ground turkey, pile on your favorite veggies, and finish with a drizzle of bang bang sauce.
Top with green onions and sesame seeds.
Meal Prep Tips
These bowls are perfect for prepping ahead! Divide your rice, turkey, and veggies into individual containers. Keep the bang bang sauce in a separate container until you're ready to eat.
You can switch up the veggies, adjust the spice, or change your toppings depending on what you have in the fridge.
Simple ingredients, big flavor, and one less thing to stress about when dinner rolls around. That's my kind of meal!
Happy cooking! ❤️
Nutrition Information
Estimated per serving · Includes ½ cup cooked white rice
Nutrient | Amount
Calories | 559 kcal, Carbohydrates | 37.3g, Protein | 25.1g, Total Fat | 34.2g,
Saturated Fat | 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat | 17g, Monounsaturated Fat | 9g,
Trans Fat | 0.2g, Cholesterol | 96mg, Sodium | 1,605mg, Potassium | 339mg,
Fiber | 0.8g, Sugar | 12.1g, Vitamin A | 236 IU, Vitamin C | 5mg, Calcium | 36mg,
Iron | 2.2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation. Actual values may vary depending on ingredients, brands, toppings, and serving sizes.
