Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry

Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry

Author: Sara Smith Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings Category: Chicken Recipes Cuisine: Asian Diet: Gluten-Free (if using tamari)

Ingredients

  • 1 ΒΌ c soy sauce
  • 3 T brown sugar
  • 1 c water, divided
  • 2 T honey
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated or minced
  • 2 T corn starch
  • 1 T orange zest
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 3 c broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
  • 1 small onion, small diced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic cloves until sugar dissolves.
  2. In a separate small cup, mix corn starch with water until smooth.
  3. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the soy mixture and add orange zest. Set aside.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add sesame oil, and toss in diced onion. Cook for about 2 minutes.
  5. Add ground turkey, breaking it up, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  6. Push turkey to one side, add broccoli and carrots. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
  7. Pour teriyaki sauce over turkey and veggies, stirring well; simmer for 2 minutes.
  8. If the sauce is too thick, add remaining water and adjust for seasoning.
  9. Finish with extra orange zest if desired and serve over rice or noodles.

Notes

  1. A flexible recipe, feel free to substitute vegetables or proteins as desired.