Spicy Bang Bang Turkey & Rice Bowls
A delicious and easy recipe for Spicy Bang Bang Turkey & Rice Bowls that blends lean ground turkey with a creamy sauce and fresh veggies for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Lean Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 2 tbsp Sriracha
- 1 tbsp honey
- 4 cups fluffy rice (cooked)
- 2 cups crunchy veggies (e.g., bell peppers, carrots, or cucumber)
- 1/4 cup sliced scallions
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Sautéing the Turkey: In a pan, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned. Make sure to break it apart as it cooks, allowing it to brown nicely.
- Preparing the Bang Bang Sauce: In a bowl, mix mayo, Sriracha, and honey to create the bang bang sauce. This creamy, spicy, and slightly sweet sauce is what makes the dish so memorable!
- Combining Flavors: Stir the sauce into the cooked ground turkey until well combined. Make sure every bit of turkey is coated in that luscious sauce.
- Serving Over Rice: Serve the turkey mixture over fluffy rice, letting the warmth of the rice bring all the flavors together in perfect harmony.
- Garnishing with Freshness: Top with crunchy veggies and garnish with sliced scallions, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro to add color and texture.
- Enjoying Every Bite: Enjoy your dish while it’s warm! Each bite is a lovely mix of flavors and textures, making it hard not to go for seconds.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze the turkey mixture for up to a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg