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Delicious and easy Cilantro Lime Rice just like Chipotle. Cook rice with water, chicken broth, cilantro, lime juice and butter in one pan or skillet for dinner tonight.
Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
Everyone loves Chipotle, especially its famous cilantro lime rice, topped with juicy chicken fajita and salsa.
I love Mexican recipes and this is my Chipotle copycat recipe, homemade, easy and healthy!
Ingredients
As the name suggested, this steamed white rice is flavored with simple ingredients below:
- Cilantro leaves
- Lime juice
- Unsalted butter
- Chicken broth
- Salt
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Make Cilantro Lime Rice
It’s very easy to make the rice. Everything is cooked in one skillet or pan so there is only one utensil to wash.
First, rinse and cook the rice in a skillet with water, chicken broth, salt and butter.
After the rice is cooked, add cilantro leaves and lime juice to the rice, stir to mix well and serve immediately.
The end result is absolutely delicious, refreshing and appetizing.
The rice is moist, with the wonderful aromas of the cilantro and goes well with chicken recipes (such as honey lime chicken), shrimp recipes or salmon recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you sure can try this recipe in an electronic rice cooker. However, some rice cookers might turn faulty when butter and other ingredients are added to the rice while cooking. Please make sure you read the manual clearly before using it.
Yes, you can use an Instant Pot to make cilantro lime rice.
Yes, you can use brown rice instead of white rice. Brown rice is healthier and loaded with nutrients and fibers.
This recipe is only 361 calories per serving.
What To Serve With Cilantro Lime Rice
Serve this dish with any protein you like. For a healthy Mexican meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.
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Cilantro Lime Rice
Ingredients
- 2 cups long grain rice
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
- 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Rinse the rice thoroughly with cold water and drain; repeat 3-4 times until the water runs clear. Transfer the cleaned rice to the skillet and add 1 cup of clean water, chicken broth, salt, and butter.
- Cover the skillet with a lid and cook on medium heat for 15 minutes, or until the water has evaporated and the rice is cooked through. Turn off the heat, then add the cilantro leaves and lime juice to the rice. Stir to loosen the rice and mix well with the cilantro and lime juice. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I am a vegan, what can I replace the chicken broth with?
You can replace it with vegetable broth.
Are you using rice cooker cup or the baking measuring cup?
Hi Veronica. All cup measurements in my recipes refer to the measuring cup.
I have grilled shrimp and pork leftover from last night. I know- it’s a first. I think I’ll transpose this as a dish with soba noodles. Thanks again for the great recipes and inspiration!!!
Thanks.
PINNED SEVERAL. LOOK SO GOOD. THANK YOU
Can you use dried cilantro. How many tsp or tbs should be used.
Well dried cilantro doesn’t have any taste or aroma. I don’t recommend.
What are the adjustments to use brown rice instead of white in this recipe?
Sorry but I don’t know.
Basically, more liquid and longer cooking time. Here’s a link that should help. https://startcooking.com/how-to-cook-brown-rice.
Bon appetit!
This is the third recipe that I’ve tried on your web site. This was surprisingly good. I would definitely try again! Thanks so much – I’ll be exploring more recipes on your site.
Hi Wanda, all recipes are very good, please try more: https://rasamalaysia.com/recipe-index-gallery/
I love and appreciate your recipes. Is there a meat free substitution for the chicken broth? Thank you
This is the third recipe that I’ve tried on your web site. This was surprisingly good. I would definitely try again! Thanks so much – I’ll be exploring more recipes on your site.
Can I just use Minute Rice Instead?
I think so.
can the butter be substitute or skipped ?
You can use oil.