Bang bang sauce on these quick and easy ground turkey rice bowls takes the simplest dish to the next level. Add soy sauce, sriracha, and spice to browned ground turkey, then toss it with spicy sauce and put it in rice bowls with all the toppings. This is a great weekday supper that the whole family will appreciate!

I can’t get enough of bang bang sauce right now. I really do use it on everything!

These air fryer bang bang salmon bites were the first thing I made, and I’ve been going continuously since then! I took the salmon version and made it into a very easy version of these ground turkey rice bowls. Of course, I covered them in all the bang bang sauce!

A quick and easy dinner meal that can be changed to fit each family member’s tastes is always a winner!

You should also try these other rice bowls:These are some ideas for meals: Greek Salmon Rice Bowls, Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl, Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry, or Ground Beef Teriyaki!

• A quick and easy dinner that tastes great in about 20 minutes.
• It’s quite easy to make sure everyone in the family is happy.
• There are an endless number of toppings and extras you may add to your rice bowl.

Bang bang sauce on these quick and easy ground turkey rice bowls takes the simplest dish to the next level. For a tasty weeknight supper that the whole family will appreciate, brown ground turkey with soy sauce, sriracha, and spice, then mix it in spicy sauce and add it to rice bowls with all the toppings.

Time to Prepare:

10 minutes

Time to cook:

15 minutes

Time:

25 minutes

Servings:

4

I usually like ground turkey that is 85% to 93% lean better than ground turkey that is 99% lean.I think the texture is better, and it tastes better too. You can use whatever you want, though, since any kind will do.
Don’t worry if you don’t have sesame oil; just use the oil you like best for cooking. The sesame oil does give a little bit of flavor to the meat, but it’s not worth skipping making these ground turkey rice bowls or buying the oil just for one recipe.
I use minute rice most of the time when I make this recipe since it saves me a lot of time. If you already have leftover rice in the fridge, this is another fantastic thing to make.
We choose low-sodium soy sauce for this recipe since it keeps the sodium level down.
I added the ginger to this recipe after trying it a couple more times because it wasn’t in the picture. Also, cornstarch was an optional extra that was introduced later.

Parts

Mixture of Ground Turkey

• 1 pound of ground turkey
• 1 Tbsp of sesame oil or your favorite cooking oil
• 2–3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tsp of grated ginger
• ½ tsp of smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon of onion powder
• 3 Tbsp of low-sodium soy sauce
• 1–2 Tbsp sriracha
• 2 to 3 T of chicken broth
• 2 tsp of honey
• ½ tsp of black pepper
• ½ tsp sea salt, or more or less to taste
• 2 teaspoons of corn starch

Sauce Bang Bang

• ½ c mayonnaise
• 3 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
• ½–1 Tbsp sriracha, or more if you want it spicier
• 1 tsp of rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons of honey

Choices for Rice Bowls

• rice, shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, shelled edamame, pickled onions, avocado, shredded cabbage, sliced green onion, sesame seeds, and more!

How to do it

1. To make the bang bang sauce, put all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Mix well with a whisk. You can change the flavor by adding additional sriracha for more spice or cutting it with more honey or sweet chili sauce. Put in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.
2. To make the ground turkey mixture, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a little sesame oil. When the oil is hot, add the ground turkey and break it up into smaller pieces. When the turkey is browned and the inside temperature reaches 165°F, turn the heat down to medium-low and add the rest of the ingredients, but not the cornstarch.
3. Stir it every now and then and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes. Sprinkle the corn starch on top of the mixture and swirl it in to make it thicker. I like to mix in about 2 teaspoons of the bang bang sauce into the meat right before serving (this is optional).
4. Put together rice bowls: There are no rules! Put in rice, vegetables, and all of your favorite things. Spoon the ground turkey mixture in and then sprinkle bang bang sauce over top. Garnish with sliced green onion and sesame seeds.

You can add anything you want! Mukiame (shelled edamame), shredded carrots or cabbage, sliced cucumbers, chopped avocado, pickled onions, kimchi, steamed broccoli, and a lot more are all great!

You can use any kind of meat for this recipe, like ground beef, ground pork, or ground chicken. I love how the turkey tastes, but feel free to use anything you have on hand!
Add some shredded carrots and broccoli to the ground turkey and stir-fry them together.
You can serve it as lettuce wraps, over cauliflower rice, or in any other way.
To make this recipe gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. A little lime or orange juice or zest will give the ground turkey combination a little more flavor. It tastes so nice with orange zest!

If the ground turkey mixture gets too dry, add extra soy sauce or stock. When you add all of the seasoning and liquid to the pan, the skillet will still be quite hot. Some of the liquid will evaporate faster than you might desire. Just add more water as needed.

Storage & Nutrition

Storage: Store leftovers separately in an airtight jar in the refrigerator. The sauce will last for a week, but the turkey will only last for 3 to 4 days. You can also put the turkey mixture in the freezer. We like to put it in the bang bang sauce and then freeze it. Put it in the freezer for about three months.

Calories: 457kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 23g, Fat: 34g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 96mg, Sodium: 1603mg, Potassium: 313mg, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 236IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 36mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, thus should only be used as an approximation.