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Easy Honey Garlic One-Skillet Ground Turkey Recipe for Quick Delicious Dinners

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A quick and easy one-skillet ground turkey dinner with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights and fuss-free meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) lean ground turkey (93% lean recommended)
  • 3 tablespoons honey (raw or regular)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced thin
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) water or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional for thickening)

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Warm for 1-2 minutes until shimmering.
  2. Add 1 pound ground turkey to the skillet. Break into small chunks with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink and browned in spots.
  3. Add minced garlic and stir constantly for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, water or chicken broth, and red pepper flakes if using. Pour over the turkey in the skillet.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes to let flavors combine and meat absorb the sauce.
  6. If a thicker sauce is desired, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the meat.
  7. Stir in sliced green onions.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste, keeping in mind soy sauce adds saltiness.
  9. Remove from heat and serve immediately over rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.

Notes

Use medium heat to avoid drying out the turkey. Stir constantly when adding garlic to prevent burning. Cornstarch slurry is optional for thickening the sauce. Ground chicken or lean pork can be substituted with slight cooking time adjustments. For gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. Leftovers reheat well and flavors deepen overnight.

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