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Bang Bang Ground Turkey Rice Bowls

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These Bang Bang Ground Turkey Rice Bowls are a quick, easy, and crave-worthy 30-minute dinner featuring juicy ground turkey, creamy sweet-spicy Bang Bang sauce, fluffy rice, and fresh veggies. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or anyone craving a lighter, customizable takeout-style meal at home.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean recommended)
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce (adjust for heat preference)
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil (avocado or canola)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise (Kewpie or regular)
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha (more or less to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice (about 300g cooked; brown rice or cauliflower rice also work)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice according to package instructions (about 15 minutes). If using leftover rice, reheat gently.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey or maple syrup until smooth. Adjust sriracha and vinegar to taste.
  3. Slice or prep the shredded carrots, cucumber, and green onions. Set aside.
  4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Sprinkle in soy sauce, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
  5. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until turkey is just starting to brown.
  6. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger (if using). Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  7. Drizzle in sriracha or chili garlic sauce and cook for another minute, letting flavors meld. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Divide cooked rice among 4 bowls. Top each with ground turkey, then layer on shredded carrots, cucumber, and green onions.
  9. Drizzle with Bang Bang sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh herbs if desired.
  10. Serve immediately while hot. Enjoy!

Notes

For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce and check your chili sauce. Swap ground turkey for chicken, pork, or crumbled tofu for a vegetarian version. Add extra veggies like bell peppers or edamame for more color and nutrition. The Bang Bang sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge. For meal prep, keep sauce and veggies separate until serving.

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