Spicy Bang Bang Turkey Rice Bowls (Printable)

Savory seasoned turkey with fresh vegetables and creamy spicy sauce over fluffy rice

# What You’ll Need:

→ Ground Turkey

01 - 1 lb ground turkey
02 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp sriracha
04 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
05 - 2 tsp sesame oil
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
08 - 1/2 tsp 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 tbsp sweet chili sauce
17 - 1 tbsp sriracha
18 - 1 tbsp lime juice
19 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup

→ Garnish

20 - 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
21 - Lime wedges

# Steps:

01 - Prepare rice according to package instructions and keep warm until assembly.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and honey until smooth. Set aside.
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 up with a spatula. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until completely browned.
05 - Stir in soy sauce, sriracha, hoisin sauce, and black pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until well combined and saucy.
06 - Divide warm rice among four bowls. Top each bowl with cooked turkey mixture, then arrange shredded carrots, cucumber slices, and purple cabbage on the sides.
07 - Drizzle bang bang sauce generously over each bowl. Sprinkle with green onions, cilantro, and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The bang bang sauce is ridiculously addictive—sweet, spicy, creamy, and tangy all at once, like tasting something you've been craving without knowing it.
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes, so weeknight dinners finally feel both exciting and doable.
  • It's endlessly customizable; swap proteins, add vegetables, adjust the heat—the formula works every time.
  • Tastes impressive enough to serve guests, yet humble enough to feel like everyday comfort food.
02 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds—I learned this the hard way after making bland-looking bowls; that two-minute step unlocks their whole personality and makes the dish look restaurant-worthy.
  • Don't skip whisking the bang bang sauce ingredients until smooth; lumpy mayo in your sauce is noticeable and disappointing, but a minute of mixing transforms it into something silky and crave-able.
03 -
  • Cook your rice fresh if you can—day-old rice gets gummy, and these bowls deserve the fluffy texture that only fresh rice brings.
  • Taste the bang bang sauce before serving and adjust the heat and sweetness to your table; it takes thirty seconds and makes the difference between good and unforgettable.
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