Spicy Bang Bang Turkey Rice Bowls (Printer-Friendly)

Savory seasoned turkey with crisp veggies and rice, topped with creamy spicy bang bang sauce for a quick satisfying meal.

# What You Need:

→ Ground Turkey

01 - 1 pound 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 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 lime juice
19 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

→ Garnish

20 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
21 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - Prepare rice according to package instructions. Keep warm until assembly.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and honey until smooth and fully combined. Set aside.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, add sesame oil. Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add ground turkey, breaking it into small 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. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture becomes saucy.
06 - Divide cooked rice evenly among four bowls. Top each portion with seasoned turkey, then arrange shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, and purple cabbage on the sides.
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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • The bang bang sauce is genuinely addictive—creamy, spicy, and tangy all at once, making even plain rice feel exciting.
  • Everything comes together in 40 minutes, which means weeknight dinner that doesn't feel rushed or boring.
  • You can prep vegetables ahead and customize heat levels, so it works whether you're cooking for yourself or a crowd with different spice preferences.
02 -
  • Don't skip toasting the sesame seeds yourself—it takes two minutes in a dry skillet and completely changes their flavor from blank to nutty and intense.
  • The bang bang sauce should be smooth and pourable, so if yours is too thick, add lime juice or a splash of water one teaspoon at a time until it flows off a spoon gracefully.
03 -
  • Make the bang bang sauce ahead and store it in the fridge for up to five days—it actually tastes better the next day once flavors have had time to get to know each other.
  • If you want to meal prep these bowls, cook the turkey and rice ahead, store vegetables separately so they stay crisp, and assemble only when you're ready to eat.
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