Description
Discover the perfect weeknight meal with this Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry, ready in under 30 minutes! This dish is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, enhanced by a homemade teriyaki sauce featuring a hint of orange zest. Ideal for busy families, this stir fry is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to please everyone—whether it’s a casual dinner or a special gathering. Packed with lean ground turkey and vibrant vegetables, it offers a nutritious option that can be easily customized to suit your preferences. Enjoy it over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps for a fresh twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- Orange zest (from 1 orange)
- Sesame oil
Instructions
- Make the teriyaki sauce by heating soy sauce, garlic, ginger, honey, brown sugar, and water in a saucepan until boiling. Mix cornstarch with remaining water and add to thicken. Stir in orange zest and set aside.
- In a wok or skillet, heat sesame oil and sauté diced onion until softened. Add ground turkey and cook until fully cooked through (165°F).
- Add broccoli florets and shredded carrots; cook until heated through.
- Pour in the prepared teriyaki sauce and simmer for several minutes until combined.
- Serve over rice or enjoy as is.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg