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Bang Bang Ground Turkey Rice Bowls | High Protein Dinner

Bang Bang Ground Turkey Rice Bowls

Ground turkey browned and tossed with a sweet-spicy bang bang sauce, served over rice with crunchy coleslaw for a fast, high protein dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1-2 tablespoons sriracha to taste
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cups coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook the rice: Cook the rice according to package directions, about 15-18 minutes, or use leftover rice to save time. Fluff with a fork and set aside, covered, to keep warm.
  2. Make the bang bang sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and rice vinegar until smooth. Taste and adjust sriracha for your preferred heat level.
  3. Heat the skillet: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the ground turkey and break it into large chunks.
  4. Brown the turkey: Let the turkey cook undisturbed for 30 seconds at a time before stirring, breaking it into smaller crumbles as it browns. Cook until no pink remains and the edges turn golden, about 7-8 minutes.
  5. Drain excess liquid: Tilt the skillet and spoon off any extra liquid or fat so the seasoning sticks to the turkey instead of pooling in the pan.
  6. Add garlic and soy sauce: Stir in the minced garlic and soy sauce, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Toss the slaw: In a separate bowl, toss the coleslaw mix with a spoonful of the bang bang sauce until lightly coated but still crisp.
  8. Assemble the bowls: Divide the warm rice among four bowls. Top with the browned turkey and a pile of the dressed coleslaw.
  9. Drizzle and garnish: Drizzle the remaining bang bang sauce generously over each bowl. Scatter sliced green onions and sesame seeds on top before serving.