These quick and easy bang bang turkey rice bowls are going to be your new meal prep obsession. The bowls have a base of rice topped with seasoned ground turkey and are topped with fresh veggies and a creamy, sweet and spicy sauce. Modify this recipe however you like, and I promise this will be a weeknight dinner the whole family will enjoy!
What is bang bang sauce?
Bang bang sauce is a creamy, sweet and spicy sauce that is SO delicious. It's often served with seafood, chicken, burgers, or in this case, ground turkey bowls! While you can find bottles of pre-made sauce, it's easy to make a homemade version for meals.
Bang bang sauce has been my new favorite thing to add to elevate meals! I have been adding it onto everything. Fish and ground meat has been my very favorite, but I think it just adds so much extra flavor to bowls.
Reasons to love this recipe
- It's a high-protein recipe
- The recipe is ready in 20 minutes!
- This is an easy and delicious meal and the substitution possibilities are endless!
- Perfect for meal prep and reheats well
Bang bang turkey rice bowl ingredients
The ingredients for this recipe are common ingredients for asian-inspired recipes. The majority of the ingredients are for the sauce but you can add extras for toppings too!
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cups cooked jasmine rice
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 bell peppers chopped
- 2 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions sliced
- extra toppings: avocado, edamame, sesame seeds, snap peas, radishes, cucumber, or your favorite fresh veggies
How to make bang bang turkey rice bowls
This is an easy, quick recipe that can be made in one skillet. It takes no longer than 20 minutes to make this recipe which makes it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce, and lime juice to make the bang bang sauce. Set it aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet, cooking until browned. Then add the soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Add the chopped red bell pepper and broccoli to the skillet, cooking for another 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix in half of the bang bang sauce. Mix.
- Serve over rice, drizzle with extra bang bang sauce, and top with green onions to make a complete meal!
Bang bang turkey rice bowl substitution ideas
One of the awesome things about skillet recipes is that there's so many different ways you can change the recipe and have it turn out to be a great meal. You can use the same sauce but swap any kind of protein, grain or veggie.
- Instead of white rice try brown rice, quinoa or cauliflower rice
- I use lean ground turkey but you could use ground chicken, beef or pork too
- You can add any extra veggies you like to this recipe!
How long does a bang bang turkey rice bowl last in the fridge?
This recipe lasts about 5 days in the fridge once it's cooked. I have made this for meal prep and will reheat and enjoy all week!
The key to storing is to make sure that all of the food is cooled completely before adding to containers. Store each meal in a sealed, airtight container. I like to split them into meal prep containers so it's easy to reheat.
How to meal prep bang bang turkey rice bowls
This recipe is absolutely perfect for meal prep! When using this recipe for meal prep, just separate the recipe out evenly into 4-6 containers, depending on how big of servings you prefer.
Make sure you store the airtight containers in the fridge. When you're ready to eat, simply grab one, reheat, and you're ready to go!
Note: You can either add the sauce right away and reheat the bowl with the sauce whenever or wait to add the sauce until after you reheat the bowl.
What goes well with a bang bang turkey rice bowl?
Honestly bang bang turkey rice bowls are great on their own and don't need to be served with anything. But if you really want to serve with something, try tortilla chips or maybe a fresh salad.
How healthy are bang bang turkey rice bowls?
Bang bang turkey rice bowls are a great healthy recipe option! There's a balance of protein, carbs, and fats in each serving.
Each serving has 27 grams of protein and definitely keeps you full! If you want more protein, you could make the recipe with an extra ½ pound of lean ground turkey.
Other delicious meal prep ideas
If you're looking for more easy meal prep ideas that are bowls that can be easily reheated like ground turkey rice bowls, try one of these recipes:
Bang Bang Turkey Rice Bowls
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cups cooked jasmine rice
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 bell peppers chopped
- 2 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions sliced
- extra toppings: avocado, edamame
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce, and lime juice to make the bang bang sauce. Set it aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet, cooking until browned. Then add the soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Add the chopped red bell pepper and broccoli to the skillet, cooking for another 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix in half of the bang bang sauce. Mix.
- Serve over rice, drizzle with extra bang bang sauce, and top with green onions!
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