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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes

    Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice

    Published on October 2, 2018 - Updated on January 13, 2023 by Chef Rodney - Leave a Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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

    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.

    Cilantro Lime Rice

    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?

    fresh limes

    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:

    • Mexican Street Corn Quinoa
    • Sweet Potato Wraps
    • Easy Breakfast Enchiladas
    • Easy Carne Asada

    📋 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.

    Cilantro Lime Rice

    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!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American, Mexican
    Servings 6
    Calories 277 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 3 Cups Water
    • 2 Cups Jasmine Rice
    • 3 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
    • 2 teaspoon Salt
    • ¾ Cup Fresh Cilantro, Minced
    • 1 Fresh Lime Juice
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    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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 836mgPotassium: 81mgVitamin A: 310IUVitamin C: 2.1mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 0.5mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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