Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Creamy Bang Bang Sauce
Savory, spicy-sweet Bang Bang Ground Turkey Rice Bowls come together in just 30 minutes — loaded with tender turkey, fluffy rice, fresh veggies, and a creamy homemade Bang Bang sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp oil (avocado or canola)
- 2 cups cooked white rice (jasmine or basmati)
Bang Bang Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 tsp Sriracha
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded carrots
- Sliced cucumber
- Purple cabbage
- Avocado
- Sesame seeds
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions. Keep warm.
- In a bowl, whisk together all Bang Bang sauce ingredients. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, white part of green onions, and ground turkey.
- Cook turkey for 6–8 minutes until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and optional red pepper flakes. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Assemble bowls: rice, turkey, veggies, and generous drizzle of Bang Bang sauce.
- Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and lime.
Notes
- Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
- Sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead.
- Add extra veggies or roasted peanuts for crunch.