Description
Quick, flavorful Bang Bang Ground Turkey Rice Bowls combine lean ground turkey and a zesty bang bang sauce over fluffy rice with fresh veggies and optional toppings, perfect for easy weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Base
- 1 lb ground turkey (lean and tender)
- 3 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 to 2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
Fresh Vegetables
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 2 green onions, sliced
Aromatics
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
Optional Toppings
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Chopped cilantro, to taste
- 1 avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather and chop all fresh vegetables and cook the rice according to package instructions so everything is ready to assemble quickly.
- Cook the Ground Turkey: Heat a skillet over medium heat with a splash of oil. Sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant, then add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until fully browned and no longer pink.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, hot sauce, lime juice, and soy sauce. Adjust ingredients to your preferred balance of spicy and sweet flavors.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide cooked rice into serving bowls. Top with warm ground turkey, drizzle the bang bang sauce generously over everything, and sprinkle with fresh vegetables and any optional toppings you love.
- Final Touches: Finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, chopped cilantro, or sliced avocado for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic and ginger to elevate flavors rather than pre-minced alternatives.
- Adjust hot sauce gradually to control spice level according to preference.
- Use fluffy, slightly sticky rice to complement the saucy turkey; avoid overcooked mushy rice.
- Do not skip the lime juice — it brightens the entire dish and balances the creamy sauce.
- Meal prep by cooking and portioning ingredients ahead for quick assembly on busy days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: thirty-five g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Sauce, Ground Turkey, Rice Bowl, Quick Dinner, Healthy Meal, Meal Prep, Gluten Free, Asian Inspired
