Easy Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Spicy Bang Bang Sauce Recipe
This Easy Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Spicy Bang Bang Sauce Recipe is one of my weeknight heroes. I make it when I want comfort without heaviness.
Ingredients
For the rice bowls
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups water or low-sodium broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the rice bowls
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups water or low-sodium broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For topping
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
Cook the Rice
- Rinse the rice until water runs clear. Cook with water or broth. Cover and simmer until fluffy and tender.
Prepare the Sauce
- Mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, vinegar, and garlic powder. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Heat the Pan
- Place skillet on medium heat. Add olive oil. Let it warm gently before adding ingredients.
Cook the Onion
- Add chopped onion. Stir often. Cook until soft and lightly golden, about four minutes.
Add Garlic
- Stir in minced garlic. Cook briefly until fragrant. Do not let it burn.
Brown the Turkey
- Add ground turkey. Break it apart. Cook until no longer pink and lightly browned.
Season the Meat
- Add soy sauce, honey, paprika, chili flakes, salt and pepper. Stir until well combined.
Add Vegetables
- Mix in bell pepper and carrots. Cook until tender but still colorful.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste the turkey mixture. Adjust salt or spice as needed.
Assemble the Bowls
- Spoon rice into bowls. Top with turkey mixture. Drizzle with bang bang sauce generously.
Add Toppings
- Sprinkle green onions, sesame seeds and cilantro on top before serving.
Notes
- Use jasmine rice for extra aroma and softness.
- Swap turkey with ground chicken if needed.
- Add broccoli or snap peas for crunch.
- Reduce sriracha for a milder sauce.
- Add extra sauce if you love bold flavors.
- Make it low-carb with cauliflower rice.
- Prep everything ahead for faster cooking.