Teriyaki Turkey Rice Bowl
A delicious Japanese-inspired bowl featuring lean ground turkey cooked in a glossy homemade teriyaki sauce, served over warm rice with crisp veggies. It’s healthy, satisfying, and incredibly easy to make on busy days.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Ingredients
For the Turkey
450g lean ground turkey
1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2–3 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch piece ginger, grated
1 cup carrots, shredded or finely diced
Salt & pepper to taste
For the Teriyaki Sauce
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
½ tsp chili flakes
For the Bowl
2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
½ cup cucumber, diced
½ cup steamed broccoli
1–2 tbsp green onions, chopped
1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Make the Teriyaki Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
Mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry and set aside.
2. Cook the Turkey
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and sauté 2 minutes.
Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spatula.
Cook until browned and no longer pink.
Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Stir in shredded carrots.
3. Add Teriyaki Sauce
Pour in the teriyaki mixture.
Add cornstarch slurry.
Cook for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the turkey beautifully.
4. Assemble the Bowl
Add warm cooked rice to a bowl.
Top with teriyaki turkey.
Add cucumber, broccoli, and any other veggies.
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
Substitute turkey with chicken or beef if preferred.
Reduce honey for a less sweet bowl.
Add bell peppers, edamame, or avocado for extra flavor.
For a saucy bowl, double the teriyaki sauce ingredients.
Tips
Don’t overcook the cornstarch slurry — the sauce thickens fast.
Use day-old rice for best texture.
Add chili flakes or sriracha for spice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I make it meal-prep friendly?
Yes! It stores beautifully for 3–4 days in the fridge.
Q: Can I make it gluten-free?
Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
Q: Can this be made without sugar?
Use a little date syrup or reduce sweetener completely (flavor will be less teriyaki-like).
Nutritional Information
Calories: 390–420
Protein: 28–30g
Carbs: 40–45g
Fat: 12g
Fiber: 3g