Sweet and Spicy Turkey Bowls (Printable)

Tender turkey in honey-sriracha glaze with broccoli and brown rice

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1 pound ground turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 cups broccoli florets
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
05 - 1 green onion, chopped for garnish

→ Grains

06 - 1 cup cooked brown rice

→ Sauces and Condiments

07 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
08 - 2 tablespoons honey
09 - 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
11 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Toppings

13 - Sesame seeds for garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - Cook brown rice according to package instructions and set aside until ready to assemble.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
03 - Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if necessary.
04 - While turkey cooks, steam broccoli florets in a separate pot or microwave-safe bowl for 4 to 6 minutes until bright green and tender. Drain and reserve.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sriracha sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until well combined.
06 - Pour the glaze over the cooked turkey in the skillet and stir to coat evenly. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
07 - Divide cooked rice among serving bowls. Top each with turkey mixture and steamed broccoli.
08 - Garnish each bowl with chopped green onion and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like your favorite takeout but you control the heat level and skip the mystery ingredients.
  • The whole thing cooks in one skillet plus a pot for rice, so cleanup is actually manageable on a weeknight.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully and taste even better the next day when the flavors have mingled overnight.
02 -
  • Don't let the garlic and ginger sit too long in the hot oil or they'll turn bitter and ruin the base flavor of the whole dish.
  • Taste the sauce before pouring it over the turkey because sriracha brands vary wildly in heat and you might want to dial it back.
  • Steam the broccoli separately instead of tossing it in the skillet so it stays bright and doesn't turn into mush under the sauce.
03 -
  • Use a whisk to mix the sauce so the honey fully dissolves and doesn't clump at the bottom of the bowl.
  • Let the turkey simmer in the glaze for the full two to three minutes so the sauce reduces slightly and clings to every piece instead of pooling at the bottom.
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry skillet for thirty seconds before sprinkling them on top for a deeper, nuttier flavor that makes the garnish feel intentional.
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