Name: Easy Turkey and Mushroom Stir Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 tsp cornstarch; 1/4 cup light soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons honey; 3 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 lb turkey breast, cut in to bite size pieces; 2 tbsp vegetable oil, separated; 8 oz mushrooms, sliced to smaller pieces as needed; 1 green onion, chopped; Salt, to taste; (optional) 1 tsp chili sauce

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This Easy Turkey and Mushroom Stir Fry is a quick, flavorful dish that's perfect for weeknights! Tender turkey breast pieces are stir-fried with mushrooms, scallions, and garlic in a savory soy sauce mix that's simple yet packed with umami.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe
About the Ingredients
How to make Turkey Mushroom Stir Fry (Step by Step)
Easy Turkey and Mushroom Stir Fry
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It's an easy way to bring variety to your dinner routine - especially if you want something different from chicken stir fry. And if you happen to have leftover cooked turkey, you can easily adapt this recipe for that too!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Quick and easy: Ready in about 25 minutes.
Light yet flavorful: Lean turkey breast pairs beautifully with earthy mushrooms.
Versatile: Works with chicken or leftover turkey if that's what you have.
Customizable: Adjust the heat level or mushroom type to your liking.

About the Ingredients

Turkey

This recipe uses raw turkey breast, cut into bite-sized cubes. It's lean, cooks quickly, and absorbs flavor beautifully in a light marinade. You can also substitute chicken breast or thighs with great results.

Tip: If you're using cooked or leftover turkey, skip the marinating step and just toss it in toward the end to warm through.

Mushrooms

Use your favorite mushrooms or whatever you have on hand:

White button mushrooms - mild and easy to find.
Cremini (baby bella) - deeper, more earthy flavor.
Shiitake mushrooms - classic Asian stir-fry texture and aroma.

If you want to learn more about various types of mushrooms, check out my post all about mushrooms here!

Optional Spice

Add a touch of chili garlic sauce or doubanjiang (chili bean paste) for a flavorful kick! It's optional, but adds nice heat and depth.

There's lots of different ones out there, this time around I used this Garlic Chili Paste:

However, I highly recommend Chili bean paste (aka Doubanjiang):

How to make Turkey Mushroom Stir Fry (Step by Step)

First, gather your ingredients:

Marinade:
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
Stir Fry
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 lb turkey breast, cut in to bite size pieces
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil, separated
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced to smaller pieces as needed
- 1 green onion, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- (optional) 1 teaspoon chili sauce

Cut the turkey in to bite sized pieces. In a mixing bowl, combine turkey with marinade ingredients and set aside. Let it marinade for at the very least 15 minutes. You can marinate up to overnight, but place in fridge if marinating over 30 mins Also slice the mushrooms.

When ready to cook, in a wok or cooking pan, heat up 1 tablespoon vegetable oil along with garlic. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds. Then, add the turkey and stir-fry until the meat is slightly browned (about 2-3 mins).

Add the mushrooms and greens onions, and stir-fry for about 3 minutes.

Then add salt to taste, stir to mix well. If you decided to add chilli sauce, add it now.

Remove from heat and serve!

Storage & Reheating

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Heat in a pan over medium heat with a splash of water to keep it moist.

FAQ

Can I make this with chicken instead?
Yes! Just substitute chicken breast or thighs and cook the same way.

What kind of mushrooms work best?
Cremini and shiitake are my favorites, but button mushrooms work perfectly too.

How can I make it spicy?
Add chili garlic paste, doubanjiang, or fresh red chili slices to taste.

Easy Turkey and Mushroom Stir Fry

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

This Easy Turkey and Mushroom Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dinner made with tender turkey breast, mushrooms, garlic, and soy sauce. It’s simple, delicious, and ready in under 30 minutes — perfect for busy weeknights!

Ingredients

Marinade:

1 teaspoon cornstarch
¼ cup light soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons honey

Stir Fry

3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 lb turkey breast, cut in to bite size pieces
2 tablespoon vegetable oil, separated
8 oz mushrooms, sliced to smaller pieces as needed
1 green onion, chopped
Salt, to taste
(optional) 1 teaspoon chili sauce

Instructions

Marinate the turkey.
In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, honey, and cornstarch. Add turkey pieces and mix until coated. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to overnight in the fridge).
Cook the turkey.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add turkey and cook 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
Stir-fry the mushrooms and scallions.
Add remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the wok. Add mushrooms and cook about 3 minutes until softened. Stir in green onions.
Combine and finish.
Return the turkey to the wok, season with salt, and add chili sauce if using. Toss everything together until coated evenly and heated through.
Serve.
Serve hot with steamed rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.

Notes

If using cooked or leftover turkey, skip the marinating step and stir it in during the last 2 minutes just to heat through.
Don’t overcrowd the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best sear.
Add more chili sauce for extra heat or keep it mild for a family-friendly meal.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 283Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 1372mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 2gSugar: 5gProtein: 37g

The nutrition information for this recipe is an approximate total per serving. Please double check the nutrition information for your exact ingredients and brands for more precise nutrition information. Keep in mind that if there is a marinade, often times not all the ingredients will be consumed.

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