Teriyaki Turkey Rice Bowls (Printable)
Tender teriyaki turkey and vibrant vegetables over jasmine rice for a fast, satisfying family meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound ground turkey
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
03 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
05 - 2 green onions, sliced
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
→ Teriyaki Sauce
08 - 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
09 - 1/4 cup water
10 - 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
13 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with 2 tablespoons water
→ Rice
14 - 1 1/4 cups jasmine or short-grain rice
15 - 2 cups water
→ Garnishes
16 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
17 - Extra sliced green onions
# How-To Steps:
01 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice and 2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the rice is tender. Remove from heat and allow to stand, covered.
02 - While rice is cooking, heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until evenly browned and no longer pink. Transfer cooked turkey to a plate.
03 - In the same skillet, add another teaspoon of sesame oil. Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger for 30 seconds until aromatic. Add julienned carrot, sliced bell pepper, and snap peas. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until just tender.
04 - Return browned turkey to the skillet with vegetables. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, honey, rice vinegar, and the cornstarch slurry. Pour sauce into skillet and stir to coat all ingredients evenly. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Stir in sliced green onions.
05 - Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and divide evenly among serving bowls. Top each portion with teriyaki turkey and sautéed vegetables. Garnish with sesame seeds and extra sliced green onions as desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This homemade teriyaki sauce clings to every bite and truly tastes better than takeout.
- Chopping fresh vegetables makes dinner feel cheerful and a little special, even on busy nights.
02 -
- If you crowd the pan, the turkey will steam instead of brown—cook in batches for best flavor.
- Stirring the cornstarch slurry into the sauce while it’s simmering is what gives you that luscious, shiny finish.
03 -
- Sauté the ginger and garlic just until fragrant—going even a few seconds too long makes them bitter fast.
- Letting the turkey truly brown—without stirring constantly—gives unbeatable flavor in every bite.