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My new go-to weeknight dinner – Spicy Chipotle Honey Salmon Bowls. Smoky, slightly spicy, chipotle roasted salmon, with cilantro vinaigrette, served over bowls of steamed rice with a salted feta and avocado salad…plus some creamy chipotle mayo too.  These colorful and fresh salmon bowls might seem involved, but they’re simple to make and full of so much flavor.

Spicy Chipotle Honey Salmon Bowls with limes on table and fork in bowl

I’ve mentioned this before, but I can often go through phases of loving certain styles of food. Right now, I’m loving any dish served bowl style. Ideally with rice, but greens are great too!

Either way, I have so many fresh spring “bowls” lined up for you that I can’t wait to share! But this spicy salmon is my favorite. It really does have everything good piled into one bowl. Steamed rice, chipotle roasted salmon, a salty and creamy avocado feta salad, plus some chipotle mayo to really round out the bowl.

Chipotle Honey salmon on sheet pan after roasting

The details are simple

Which you might not guess by looking at the ingredient list. I promise the recipe just looks long, but it’s really not hard at all.

Start out with the salmon. I love to roast the salmon in the oven with a mix of chipotle in adobo, oil, honey, and a touch of tamari (or soy sauce). The honey really helps balance out the heat and the tamari adds a salty umami flavor. This may seem odd, but trust me, it’s so delish.

Throw everything into the oven to roast. The entire cooking process is honestly less than 10 minutes, it’s so fast! And just like with my salmon tacos, I love to give everything a little crispiness right before I pull the pan out of the oven. So for the last minute of cooking, I switch the oven to broil. I then let everything get a nice crispiness around the edges. Be sure to watch carefully though!

If you’re not a fan of salmon, or just want to switch things up, I think a buttery fillet of cod would be delicious too. Or even just some shrimp!

While the salmon cooks, I make the simplest cilantro vinegaratte and then an avocado salad/salsa situation.

prep photo of chopped avocados

For the vinegaratte, there are just a few simple ingredients. But I do think it’s important to make. It really adds a nice sauciness to the bowl. Just a little oil, vinegar, honey, and cilantro are all you need!

And the salad. This might just be my favorite layer in this bowl. Avocado, cucumber, so much cilantro, so much feta cheese, a serrano pepper (you can use a jalapeño too), cumin, a little oil, and a lemon-lime mix.

I love mixing the lemon and lime for a mix of citrus, it’s subtle but unexpected.

avocado salad in bowl

Assemble

Steam the rice. Of course, quinoa, brown rice, or really any other grain would work too. Then layer everything in… salmon, salad, drizzle over the vinegarette, and dollop with lots of chipotle mayo.

So much happening, but really it comes together quickly since we’re just repeating ingredients throughout.

Spicy Chipotle Honey Salmon Bowls very close up

Totally delicious and this will be great for the warmer spring and summer days ahead.

Looking for other salmon recipes? Here are a few…

Sheet Pan Chipotle Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Jalapeño Salsa

Parchment Baked Roasted Red Pepper Salmon

Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter

Lastly, if you make these Spicy Chipotle Honey Salmon Bowls, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!

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Spicy Chipotle Honey Salmon Bowls

Author: Tieghan Gerard
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 1040 kcal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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Ingredients

Avocado Feta Salad

Chipotle Mayo

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 450° F. 
    2. On a baking sheet, toss the salmon pieces with 3 tablespoons olive oil, chipotle in adobo, 2 tablespoons honey, tamari (or soy sauce), and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer. Roast 10-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked to your liking. During the last minute, switch the oven to broil and broil until lightly charred. Set the salmon aside.
    3. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons honey, and the apple cider vinegar. Stir in the cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Set the sauce aside for serving.
    4. To make the salad. Combine the avocado, cucumbers, serrano pepper, cilantro, cumin, and feta in a bowl. Toss with the olive oil, lime, lemon juice, and season with salt.
    5. For the mayo, combine all ingredients in a bowl.
    6. Spoon the salmon over the bowls of rice. Top with the avocado salad and drizzle the cilantro lime sauce over everyting. Add a dollop of spicy mayo. Enjoy!
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Spicy Chipotle Honey Salmon Bowls wit avocado salad next to the bowl

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    1. Hey Chris,
      You can go ahead and add a squeeze of lime in step 3. Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope this turns out well for you! xx

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    2. 4 stars
      Yes, I was so confused with that as well. I was wondering if I made the wrong sauce and what the 3rd sauce was for. But I made this last night and it was very good. Wasn’t sure about the cumin in the avocado cucumber salad, but it works!

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  2. 5 stars
    Just WOW!! Rave review from all. I also made your mango salsa to add to this. Will definitely be on the rotation. So good! So easy!

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    1. Hey Debbie,
      Perfect!! I am delighted to hear that this recipe turned out well for you and thanks so much for trying it out! xx

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  3. 5 stars
    This was super tasty and satiating. I love that it is healthy, but really packs a punch with flavor. This is also the first recipe that I have made from HBH. I am looking forward to making more in the days ahead. My family asked me to make this again — it is a winner! Thank you!

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    1. Hey Laura,
      Happy Monday!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xT

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    1. Hey Natalie,
      Happy Monday!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xT

      Reply

  5. 4 stars
    Delicious recipe! Super spicy and tastey and gave me all the flavors I wanted. I recommend that you update the recipe ingredient list to break out a section specifically for the vinaigrette since you broke out all the other components. I found myself scrolling up and back on the recipe a couple times to confirm I was putting the right amount of ingredient in the vinaigrette. I cut the honey in half at each point in this recipe. Just a bit too sweet for me! I also added an extra cucumber to the salad, along with half of a chopped red onion for some more crunch and flavor. This salad also needed some more acid. I added a bit more lemon juice and about a table spoon of red wine vinegar. I also did Greek yogurt instead of Mayo for the aioli. Definitely recommend!

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    1. Hi Daryn,
      Happy Monday!!⛄️ Thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it turned out well for you! Sorry for any confusion on the vinaigrette! xT

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    1. Hey Michelle,
      Wonderful!! I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment, so glad to hear it was enjoyed! Have a great weekend:)

      Reply

    1. Hey Brooke,
      Happy Friday!!⛄️ Thanks so much for making this dish and sharing your review, so glad to hear it was a hit! xx

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  9. 5 stars
    My husband and I love to eat salmon and this is the best recipe!! Little bit of sweet, spicy, and the feta is the perfect touch. LOVE THIS RECIPE!

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    1. Hi Taylor,
      Happy Friday!!⛄️ Thanks so much for making this dish and sharing your review, so glad to hear it was a hit! xx

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  11. OMGosh! I made this last night – this was so good! Will be making this again! Both hubby and I moaned at our first bite! I made the recipe as is and it is to die for! I’ve got like 4 more of your recipes I plan on making. Trying the Thai yellowfins chicken curry with spicy garlic butter tonight. Can hardly wait!!!

    Thank you!

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    1. Hey Vicki,
      Happy Sunday!!❄️ I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for trying it out and sharing your feedback! xx

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  12. 5 stars
    Loved this recipe so much! Perfect blend of sweet and spicy. We used quinoa instead of rice since we had so much quinoa left. Had some garlic that needed to be used so I tossed it in the Marinade.
    We will make this again!

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    1. Hey Anja,
      I am delighted to hear that this recipe turned out well for you and appreciate you giving it a try! Have a great weekend:)

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    1. Hey Krissy,
      Thank you so much for giving this dish a try, I love to hear that it turned out well for you! Have a great Thursday:)

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  15. 5 stars
    This was so tasty! Made it with couscous instead of rice per request of one of my friends. Definitely will make again

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