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Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce (Easy 25-Minute Dinner)

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 457 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Ground Turkey Mixture

  • 1 lb ground turkey (85–93% lean for best flavor)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil (or olive oil)
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1-2 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 2-3 tbsp chicken broth
  • 2 tsp honey
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp sea salt (adjust as needed)
  • 2 tsp cornstarch (for thickening)

For the Bang Bang Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • ½–1 tbsp sriracha (more for heat lovers)
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp honey

For Serving (Rice Bowl Toppings)

  • Cooked rice (white, jasmine, or brown)
  • Shredded carrots or cabbage
  • Sliced cucumbers
  • Shelled edamame
  • Pickled onions
  • Avocado slices
  • Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Make the Bang Bang Sauce
    In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey.Taste and adjust — add more sriracha for heat, or more honey if you prefer it sweeter.Chill until ready to serve (this helps it thicken slightly and the flavors meld).
  • Cook the Ground Turkey
    Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add ground turkey and break it into smaller pieces.Cook until browned and no longer pink (internal temp: 165°F).
  • Add Seasoning and Sauce Base
    Lower the heat to medium-low. Stir in garlic, ginger, paprika, onion powder, soy sauce, sriracha, honey, chicken broth, salt, and pepper.Simmer for 2–3 minutes to blend flavors.
    If the mixture looks too thin, sprinkle in the cornstarch and stir until it slightly thickens.
    (Optional: Stir in 2 Tbsp of the bang bang sauce right before serving for extra creaminess and heat.)
  • Assemble Your Bowls
    Add a scoop of rice to each bowl.Top with a generous spoonful of the turkey mixture.Drizzle bang bang sauce over the top, then layer on your favorite toppings—carrots, cucumbers, avocado, edamame, whatever’s in the fridge.Finish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for crunch and color.