One-Pan Sweet Chili Turkey Skillet Recipe

This One-Pan Sweet Chili Turkey Skillet is a little sweet, a little savory, and totally satisfying — all cooked in one pan, in under 30 minutes.
It’s made with lean ground turkey, colorful veggies, and a quick homemade sweet chili glaze that’s sticky, bold, and better-for-you. Serve it over rice, scoop it into lettuce wraps, or load it into meal prep bowls — it’s one of those clean, feel-good meals that doesn’t taste like health food (but totally is).
This is what Healthy Fast Food at Home is all about — real flavor, real ingredients, and real fast.
Ingredients:
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 lb ground turkey
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 bell pepper, diced
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1 cup broccoli florets, chopped small
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Sliced green onions + sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
For the sweet chili sauce:
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3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
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2 tbsp rice vinegar
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1½ tbsp coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce
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1 tbsp tomato paste
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
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2 tbsp water
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1 tsp arrowroot starch or cornstarch (for thickening)
Instructions:
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Brown the turkey
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up, until browned. Season lightly with salt and pepper. -
Add veggies
Stir in garlic, bell pepper, and broccoli. Cook for 4–5 minutes until veggies are tender. -
Make the sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients until smooth. -
Add sauce to skillet
Pour the sauce over the turkey and veggies. Stir well to coat. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and everything is glazed and glossy. -
Serve hot
Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds. Serve over rice, cauliflower rice, or in lettuce wraps.
Sarah’s Tips:
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Spice it up: Add sriracha or extra red pepper flakes if you like more heat.
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Make it vegetarian: Swap turkey for crumbled tofu or lentils.
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Add crunch: Top with crushed peanuts or cashews for texture.
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Meal prep: Store leftovers in individual containers with brown rice for easy grab-and-go lunches.
Flavorful Conclusion:
This One-Pan Sweet Chili Turkey Skillet hits that perfect sweet-meets-savory balance — and it comes together with just one pan and a few pantry staples. It’s fast, clean, and full of flavor — dinner doesn’t get easier than this.
Nutrition (per serving, serves 4):
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Calories: 330
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Protein: 28g
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Carbs: 18g
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Fat: 16g
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Fiber: 3g
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Sugar: 9g
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