Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce
Enjoy a flavorful and healthy rice bowl featuring seasoned ground turkey topped with a spicy, creamy bang bang sauce and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
protein
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (or 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
- 2-3 T chicken broth
- 2 tsp honey
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt (more or less to taste)
- 2 tsp corn starch
- ½ c mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
- ½-1 Tbsp sriracha (more to kick up the spice)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp honey
vegetables and toppings
- rice, shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, shelled edamame, pickled onions, avocado, shredded cabbage, sliced green onion, sesame seeds and more!
Instructions
- Whisk all bang bang sauce ingredients in a small bowl; chill until ready.
- Cook ground turkey in sesame oil until browned; add remaining ingredients (except cornstarch) and simmer 2-3 minutes.
- Thicken mixture with cornstarch; stir in some bang bang sauce if desired. Serve over rice with vegetables and drizzle with sauce.
Notes
Adjust spice level with extra sriracha or honey to taste.