Bang Bang Ground Turkey Bowl with Greek Yogurt Sweet Chili Sauce
If you need a quick, flavor-packed dinner that also makes an amazing meal prep lunch, this Bang Bang Ground Turkey Bowl is about to earn a spot in your regular rotation. Lean ground turkey, sautéed veggies, creamy bang bang sauce, and fluffy Sesame Coconut Rice come together for an easy bowl recipe that tastes restaurant-worthy with simple ingredients.
What makes this Bang Bang Ground Turkey Bowl so good is the perfect mix of creamy, sweet, spicy, and savory flavors in every bite. The Greek yogurt sweet chili sauce is rich, tangy, and ultra creamy without feeling too heavy, and it tastes so good spooned over warm Sesame Coconut Rice. If you loved my Ground Chicken Peanut Crunch Bowl or Pineapple Chicken Rice Bowl, this easy ground turkey bowl is another quick dinner recipe you’ll want to make on repeat.
I also highly recommend serving these turkey rice bowls with my Spicy Garlic Crunch Cucumber Salad or my Carrot and Cucumber Salad as a fresh topper or simple side dish. It adds the best cool, crunchy contrast to the saucy bang bang turkey and pairs perfectly with the creamy rice. If you love easy bowl recipes, wholesome meal prep lunches, or fast weeknight dinners, this one checks every box.
How to Make
Rinse jasmine rice and add to a saucepan with coconut milk, water, sesame oil, and salt. Cook until tender. Let sit covered for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Add in sesame seeds and mix well.
Add Greek yogurt, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, honey, garlic powder, and water/milk to a bowl. Whisk to combine until completely smooth and creamy.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and break apart. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned.
Add bell pepper, zucchini, green onions, garlic, and ginger. Cook until veggies soften and turkey is fully cooked.
Pour half to two-thirds of the bang bang sauce into the skillet and stir until everything is coated and creamy. Reserve remaining sauce for topping.
Add sesame coconut rice to bowls. Top with bang bang turkey mixture. Drizzle with remaining sauce and garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and lime.
Tips and Tricks
- Use lean ground turkey so the sauce stays creamy and not greasy.
- Adjust sriracha based on your spice preference.
- Dice veggies small so they cook quickly and blend into the turkey mixture.
- Save extra sauce for drizzling right before serving.
- Meal prep in containers with rice on the bottom and turkey on top.
How to Serve and Store
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Keep extra sauce separate if possible and drizzle before serving. Reheat in the microwave until warm.
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Bang Bang Ground Turkey Bowl with Greek Yogurt Sweet Chili Sauce
Ingredients
Ground Turkey
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 zucchini (diced)
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Bang Bang Sauce
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1-2 tbsp sriracha (adjust to spice preference)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2-3 tbsp water or milk (as needed to thin)
Sesame Coconut Rice
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 3/4 cup canned light coconut milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp black sesame seeds (can also use toasted sesame seeds)
For Topping
- Sesame seeds
- Extra green onions
- Lime wedges
- Extra bang bang sauce
Instructions
Cook the sesame coconut rice
- Rinse jasmine rice well.
- Add to a saucepan with coconut milk, water, sesame oil, and salt.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until tender.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork, add in sesame seeds and mix well.
Make the bang bang sauce
- Add Greek yogurt, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, honey, garlic powder, and water/milk to a bowl.
- Whisk to combine until completely smooth and creamy.
- Set aside.
Cook the turkey
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground turkey and break apart.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook 5–7 minutes until browned.
Add veggies
- Add bell pepper, zucchini, green onions, garlic, and ginger.
- Cook another 4–5 minutes until veggies soften and turkey is fully cooked.
Add sauce
- Pour half to two-thirds of the bang bang sauce into the skillet and stir until everything is coated and creamy.
- Reserve remaining sauce for topping.
Assemble bowls
- Add sesame coconut rice to bowls.
- Top with bang bang turkey mixture.
- Drizzle with remaining sauce and garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and lime.
Notes
- Greek yogurt adds creaminess and tang without needing mayo.
- Sweet chili sauce brands vary in sweetness, so adjust honey if needed.
- Use jasmine rice for the fluffiest sesame coconut rice texture.
- Add shredded carrots, cabbage, or cucumber for extra crunch.
- Fresh lime at the end brightens the whole bowl.
