Irresistible Chipotle Honey Salmon Bowls
These Chipotle Honey Salmon Bowls combine tender, glazed salmon with rice, veggies, and a creamy chipotle drizzle for a flavorful and nutritious meal ready in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Mixing Bowl
- Oven
Ingredients
Salmon and Glaze
- 4 fillets salmon about 6 oz each
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce minced
- 1 tbsp lime juice fresh
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- salt and black pepper to taste
Bowl Base and Toppings
- 3 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
- 1 cup corn kernels grilled or roasted preferred
- 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 avocado sliced
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
- lime wedges for serving
Creamy Drizzle
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp chipotle powder or adobo sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Brush salmon fillets generously with the glaze, reserving some for later.
- Bake salmon for 12–15 minutes or until cooked through and caramelized.
- In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, and chipotle powder to make the creamy drizzle.
- Prepare rice base and fluff with a fork.
- Assemble bowls with rice, salmon, corn, black beans, tomatoes, avocado, and red onion.
- Drizzle with reserved glaze and creamy sauce.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Customize with your favorite toppings like feta cheese, tortilla chips, or extra veggies. Perfect for meal prep or quick weeknight dinners.