Spicy Bang Bang Turkey Bowls (Printable)

Savory seasoned turkey with crisp vegetables and creamy spicy sauce over fluffy rice for a quick, satisfying meal.

# What You Need:

→ Ground Turkey

01 - 1 lb ground turkey
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon sriracha
04 - 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
05 - 2 teaspoons sesame oil
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Rice

09 - 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or white rice

→ Vegetables

10 - 1 cup shredded carrots
11 - 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
12 - 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
13 - 2 green onions, sliced
14 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

→ Bang Bang Sauce

15 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise or vegan mayo
16 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
17 - 1 tablespoon sriracha
18 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
19 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

→ Garnish

20 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
21 - Lime wedges for serving

# Directions:

01 - Cook rice according to package directions and keep warm until assembly.
02 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and honey in a small bowl until smooth. Reserve for serving.
03 - Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it into smaller pieces with a spatula. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until fully browned and cooked through.
05 - Stir in soy sauce, sriracha, hoisin sauce, and black pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all seasonings are incorporated and the mixture becomes saucy.
06 - Divide cooked rice equally among four bowls. Top each portion with seasoned turkey. Arrange shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, and purple cabbage around the rice and turkey.
07 - Drizzle bang bang sauce generously over each bowl. Top with sliced green onions, fresh cilantro, and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The bang bang sauce is genuinely addictive—it hits that perfect sweet, spicy, creamy trifecta that makes you want to lick the bowl.
  • Everything comes together in under an hour, which means you can have restaurant-quality dinner on a random Wednesday without losing your mind.
  • It's endlessly customizable, so whether you're cooking for picky eaters or adventurous friends, everyone finds something to love.
02 -
  • Don't skip toasting your sesame seeds—it takes ninety seconds and transforms them from mild to genuinely nutty, which is the difference between a good bowl and one people remember.
  • Make the bang bang sauce ahead of time if you're cooking for guests; it actually tastes better the next day as the flavors settle and know each other.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame oil in the pan just long enough to smell it bloom—that fragrant second is when it releases its best flavor into the turkey.
  • Keep leftover cooked turkey and sauce separate from assembled bowls if you're storing them; assemble fresh right before eating so the rice doesn't absorb all the moisture.
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