Description
Honey Garlic Ground Turkey is a quick and flavorful skillet meal made with lean ground turkey coated in a sweet and savory honey soy garlic sauce. It is fast, budget-friendly, and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground turkey and cook for 6–7 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour sauce into skillet and stir to coat turkey evenly.
- Simmer for 3–5 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Stir in green onions and remove from heat.
- Serve hot over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps.
Notes
- Do not burn garlic—cook only until fragrant.
- Ground chicken or beef can be substituted for turkey.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Maple syrup can replace honey if needed.
- Sauce thickens more as it cools.
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- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
