This ground turkey teriyaki stir fry is a quick, 30-minute weeknight meal made with veggies, lean ground turkey, and a sweet homemade teriyaki sauce served over rice.

One-skillet dishes are my jam. I love when I only have to dirty one pot or skillet to make dinner, and even more when I can feed my family with just one meal.
With this ground turkey teriyaki stir fry, you really can’t go wrong. Add a ton of veggies, ground turkey, and the most delicious sauce, and dinner is served. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner when you get home and don’t know what to make.
It’s also great for meal prep and gets even better as leftovers. It’s like having homemade takeout! Plus, there's little to no cleanup, making it a perfect 10/10 dinner.
Ingredients you’ll need
All you need are 12 simple ingredients to make this ground turkey teriyaki stir fry recipe.
- Ground Turkey: Lean ground turkey or ground turkey breast works best to keep this meal healthy and light.
- Veggies: Spring onion, broccoli, carrot, and red pepper add a nice crunch and light sweetness to this recipe.
- Broth: Chicken broth or veggie broth—either works. Even bone broth can be used.
- Soy Sauce: I prefer low-sodium soy sauce to keep the stir fry from becoming too salty. You can also swap soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to make this gluten-free.
- Honey: The honey gives the teriyaki its sweet profile. Pure maple syrup, coconut sugar, or brown sugar will also work.
- Toasted Sesame Oil: Has a distinct flavour typically found in Asian dishes. It adds a sesame-forward taste to the sauce.
- Aromatics: Use a mix of fresh garlic and freshly ground ginger for freshness and zing. I promise the mincing is worth it.
- Rice Vinegar: Its acidity balances the honey’s sweetness.
- Arrowroot Starch: To thicken the teriyaki sauce, so it coats every morsel of turkey and veggies in glossy goodness. You can swap this interchangeably with tapioca flour or cornstarch if you prefer.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts is located on the recipe card below.
How to make Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry
Cook the turkey: Start by heating up some avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the ground turkey and cook for three to four minutes, breaking up the meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon.
Add the vegetables: Add the broccoli, spring onions, carrots, and red pepper. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes or until the turkey is fully cooked and the veggies are slightly tender.
Make the teriyaki sauce: While the turkey and veggies are cooking, make the sauce. In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the broth, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, fresh ginger, garlic, and arrowroot starch.
Add the sauce: Pour the teriyaki sauce over the turkey and veggies. Let everything cook together for another 4 or 5 minutes. The sauce will start to thicken, and the delicious flavor will seep into everything.
Serve up: When ready to eat, serve a generous portion over prepared rice. Top with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and enjoy!
Recipe Variations and Modifications
- Low Carb: Serve over cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or use bib lettuce or romaine lettuce leaves as a base.
- Different Veggies: Try adding chopped green beans, green bell peppers, snap peas, snow peas, cauliflower, celery, whole baby corn, bean sprouts, or water chestnuts for variety.
- Another Protein: Swap out the ground turkey for any ground protein you have on hand, like ground pork, ground chicken, or ground beef.
How to store
- Refrigeration: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water until warmed through.
- Freezing: Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat before serving over rice.
Expert Tips
- Prep Ahead: Prepare all ingredients ahead of time. This recipe cooks quickly, so it's easier if you have everything ready to go.
- Even Veggie Sizes: Cut the veggies to similar sizes (except for broccoli) to ensure they cook evenly.
- Keep It Chunky: Roughly break apart the turkey into small to medium pieces, similar to chicken pieces.
- Avoid Overcooking: Don't overcook the turkey to prevent it from becoming dry.
Recipe FAQ
Yes, totally! Try ground chicken, ground beef, or ground pork.
Absolutely! You can use any vegetable you’d like in this stir fry.
To prevent super dry turkey, use ground turkey with a higher fat percentage. The higher the fat percentage, the juicier (and more flavourful) the turkey will be. If you prefer very lean ground turkey, it may be drier, but to ensure it is not too dry, avoid overcooking it.
It is! You can make this and it’ll stay good in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave.
Usually rice or quinoa. For a low-carb option, use cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
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PrintGround Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Description
This Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry is a quick, 30-minute weeknight meal made with veggies, lean ground turkey, and a sweet homemade teriyaki sauce served over rice.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil
- 500g/ 1 lb ground turkey breast
- 4 spring onions, chopped
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 red capsicum (bell pepper), chopped
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
Teriyaki Sauce:
- ¾ cup chicken bone broth
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot starch or cornflour
Instructions
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, then add the ground turkey and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, breaking it into small chunks as it cooks.
- Add the broccoli, spring onions, carrots, and red pepper. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes or until the turkey is no longer pink.
- While the turkey and veggies are cooking, whisk together the sauce ingredients (broth, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, fresh ginger, garlic, arrowroot starch) in a jug.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce over the turkey and veggies in the skillet and continue cooking for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
- Serve the turkey and vegetables over prepared rice with a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat before serving over rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main meal
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ recipe
- Calories: 304
- Sugar: 11.7g
- Fat: 8.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9g
- Carbohydrates: 24.4g
- Fiber: 3.7g
- Protein: 34.1g
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