This Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice is about as easy as it gets to make. This cilantro lime rice is especially popular at the Chipotle’s restaurant chain.
The first time I had Chipotle’s Cilantro Lime Rice was with their Barbacoa Beef. Talk about delicious! I actually liked it so much that I made a copycat version of their Barbacoa and their Chicken.
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Ok, enough talking about their Barbacoa, back to talking about this cilantro lime rice. I was making some Apricot Glazed Chicken wings for dinner and was looking for something quick to make and since my garden is overflowing with cilantro, I figured why not?
Needless to say, this dish is very easy to make and great tasting. So in the end, if you are looking for an easy to make side dish, give this one a try. You won’t be disappointed.
Recipe Tips
- Rinse the rice before cooking for the best possible texture.
What is Chipotle
If you are not familiar with Chipotle, it’s a chain of fast-casual restaurants specializing in tacos, burrito bowls, and Mission-style burritos.
Copycat Rating
Since the goal of a Copycat Recipe is for it to taste exactly like the original, it’s only natural to rate this recipe against the original. This Copycat recipe rates a solid 9 out of 10 in my opinion.
Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Copycat Cilantro Lime Rice recipe from Chipotle (see recipe card for quantities): Water, Jasmine Rice, Unsalted Butter, Salt, Fresh Cilantro and Lime.
How to Make Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice
- Combine the rice, water, butter, and salt in a large saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add lime juice and cilantro and mix well.
Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice
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Ingredients
- 3 Cups Water
- 2 Cups Jasmine Rice
- 3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 2 Tsp Salt
- ¾ Cup Fresh Cilantro, minced
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Lime Juice, or more to taste
Instructions
- Combine the rice, water, butter and salt in a large saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add lime juice and cilantro and mix well.
This Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice is very flavourful and scrumptious. I love cilantro. And the lime just gives it that extra flavour.