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Honey Garlic Ground Turkey (Easy 20-Minute High-Protein Dinner)
Sophia Ramirez

Honey Garlic Ground Turkey (Easy 20-Minute High-Protein Dinner)

A quick, high-protein weeknight meal with lean ground turkey glazed in a balance of honey and tamari. Achieve crispy, sticky flavor through caramelization without pork, beef, or alcohol. Perfect for muscle recovery or busy family dinners.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: East Asian Fusion
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 green onions, chopped (optional garnish)

Method
 

  1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
  2. Brown ground turkey, breaking into crumbles with a spatula
  3. Add garlic and ginger, sauté 1-2 minutes until fragrant
  4. Mix honey and tamari with 3 tbsp water in a bowl, then pour over turkey
  5. Cook for 8-10 minutes until glaze thickens into a sticky coating
  6. Season with black pepper and garnish with green onions

Notes

Use monk fruit sweetener or allulose for a keto adaptation
Ensure tamari is gluten-free certified
Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days
Add steamed broccoli or brown rice for a complete meal