Chipotle Copycat Cilantro Lime Rice

5 from 7 votes

Chipotle Copycat Cilantro Lime Rice

This Chipotle Copycat Cilantro Lime Rice is easy to make and tastes like the real deal! All you need is rice, cilantro, lime, and salt.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

Calories: 170kcal

Author: Olivia & Annie

Ingredients

1 ½ cups white jasmine rice
1 ½ - 2 cups water, depending on the cooking method (see instructions)
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
2 tablespoon minced cilantro
2 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Instructions

We've provided 3 different options for cooking the rice, so pick whatever option suits you best!

The Rice Cooker

First, measure out the rice and 1.5 cups of water and place them into the rice cooker.
Next, add ½ tsp of salt to the rice and water and stir until the salt is evenly distributed.
If using a rice cooker, select the quick rice or white rice option.
When the rice is cooked, add the remaining ¼ tsp of salt, the minced cilantro, and the lime juice to the cooked rice. Stir until evenly distributed. We recommend stirring with a rice paddle or rubber spatula to help prevent the breakage of rice grains.

Stovetop

First, measure out the rice and 2 cups of water and place them into a pot.
Next, add ½ tsp of salt to the rice and water and stir until the salt is evenly distributed.
Turn the heat to medium-high and bring the rice to a boil. Once at a boil, cover with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 12 minutes, until all the water is absorbed. Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit with the lid on for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, fluff the rice with a fork. The rice should be easily fluffed with a fork and not hard or chewy in the center.
Next, add the remaining ¼ tsp of salt, the minced cilantro, and the lime juice to the cooked rice. Stir until evenly distributed. We recommend stirring with a rice paddle or rubber spatula to help prevent the breakage of rice grains.

Instant Pot

First, measure out the rice and 1.5 cups of water and place them into the instant pot.
Next, add ½ tsp of salt to the rice and water and stir until the salt is evenly distributed.
Set the instant pot to high for 3 minutes. Once the time is complete, let the instant pot naturally release for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, release the remaining pressure and remove the lid. Fluff the rice with a fork. The rice should be easily fluffed with a fork and not hard or chewy in the center.
Next, add the remaining ¼ tsp of salt, the minced cilantro, and the lime juice to the cooked rice. Stir until evenly distributed. We recommend stirring with a rice paddle or rubber spatula to help prevent the breakage of rice grains.

Notes

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