Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice

A delicious Cilantro Lime Rice made famous by Chipotle. If you love copycat recipes then this recipe is for you. Delicious!

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.

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.

⭐ 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.

For more great recipes with Fresh Cilantro, I suggest you check these recipes out:

📋 What ingredients do I need

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.