Description
This sticky honey garlic ground turkey is the perfect weeknight dinner: quick, full of flavor, and made with simple pantry ingredients. Sweet honey, savory soy sauce, fresh garlic, and a splash of rice vinegar come together in a glossy glaze that clings to lean ground turkey. It’s budget-friendly, healthy, and ready in under 30 minutes. Whether you serve it over fluffy white rice, in lettuce cups, or with stir-fried veggies, this recipe is guaranteed to become a new favorite. Bonus: it’s meal-prep friendly and freezer-safe!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey (lean or extra-lean)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (canola or avocado)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and ground turkey. Cook, breaking it into crumbles, until browned and no longer pink (about 6–7 minutes).
- Lower the heat to medium and add minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour sauce into skillet. Stir to coat the turkey evenly. Let it simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened slightly.
- Stir in green onions, reserving some for garnish. Remove from heat.
- Serve over rice, noodles, or in lettuce cups. Garnish with remaining green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha.
- Want to sneak in more veggies? Add shredded carrots, chopped bell peppers, or spinach near the end.
- Double the sauce and use it on roasted veggies or grilled meats throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired