Description
Every single time I make this Honey Garlic Ground Turkey Recipe, my three kids come running into the kitchen. The sweet, savory aroma fills our whole house. I love that this dish comes together in one skillet. It’s perfect for those chaotic weeknights. You get a sticky, flavorful sauce without loads of sugar. This Honey Garlic Ground Turkey Recipe has truly become a lifesaver in our home. It feels indulgent, yet it uses simple, nourishing ingredients.
Ingredients
1 lb Ground turkey (93/7 lean)
3 tbsp Honey
3 tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
4 large Garlic cloves (minced)
1 tsp Fresh ginger (grated)
1 tbsp Rice vinegar
1 tbsp Sesame oil
3 Green onions (sliced for garnish)
0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sesame oil
- Add the ground turkey to the hot skillet. Break it up with a spatula. Cook for 5-6 minutes until browned
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the cooked turkey. Stir well to coat everything
- Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes. It will thicken and become glossy
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with sliced green onions
- Serve immediately over your favorite base
Notes
Use 93% lean ground turkey for best texture.
Don’t overcook the turkey; keep it moist.
Grate your ginger finely for even flavor.
Let the sauce bubble to thicken properly.
Taste before adding extra salt.
Always use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt levels.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave; add a splash of water if sauce thickens.
Freeze for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Can be made ahead; flavors meld and taste even better the next day.
For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
Reduce honey to 2 tablespoons and add more soy sauce to make it less sweet.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: honey garlic, ground turkey, quick dinner, one skillet, kid-friendly