Description
Ground turkey teriyaki stir fry brings Asian-inspired flavors to weeknight dinner tables with quick, zesty deliciousness. Colorful vegetables and savory sauce create a protein-packed meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground turkey
Vegetables:
- 3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 small onion (diced)
Seasonings and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated or minced)
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 cup water (divided)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Create a vibrant teriyaki sauce by combining water, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, honey, and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until ingredients meld together.
- Allow the mixture to reach a gentle boil, releasing aromatic flavors.
- Whisk water and cornstarch in a separate bowl until completely smooth and lump-free.
- Gradually incorporate the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan, stirring continuously until the sauce transforms into a glossy, thickened consistency.
- Remove from heat and infuse with bright orange zest, then set aside.
- Heat sesame oil in a wok or large skillet at medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling cooking surface.
- Sauté diced onions for 2-3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
- Introduce ground turkey to the skillet, cooking thoroughly until reaching 165°F and developing a golden-brown exterior, approximately 7-10 minutes.
- Incorporate broccoli and carrots, cooking until vegetables are tender yet retain a slight crunch, about 5-7 minutes.
- Reduce heat and drench the stir fry with prepared teriyaki sauce, ensuring every morsel is generously coated.
- Serve over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice, or transform into delightful lettuce wraps for a versatile meal.
Notes
- Tenderize ground turkey by gently breaking it into small, even crumbles while cooking to ensure uniform texture and prevent tough, clumpy meat.
- Substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for vegan-friendly options, maintaining the sweet undertone of the sauce.
- Balance sodium levels by using low-sodium soy sauce, which helps control salt intake without compromising the rich teriyaki flavor profile.
- Enhance nutritional value by incorporating additional colorful vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or zucchini for extra vitamins and varied texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg