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Rice cooker cilantro lime rice just like Chipotle.
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Rice Cooker Cilantro Lime Rice

This rice cooker cilantro lime rice is an easy Chipotle copycat recipe with fluffy, buttery rice, fresh lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Chicken bouillon powder adds a savory depth, making this a delicious homemade version of the restaurant favorite!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Rice
Cuisine: Mexican Recipes
Keyword: Rice Cooker Cilantro Lime Rice
Servings: 3 people
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 1¾ cups water
  • ½ teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2-2½ tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Rinse the rice 3–4 times, changing the water each time, until it runs mostly clear and drain well.
  • Add the water, chicken bouillon powder, and salt. Stir to combine, transfer everything to the rice cooker, and cook using the regular rice setting.
  • Once the rice is cooked, add the melted butter and lime juice. Fluff and mix well, then stir in the chopped cilantro. Serve warm with my fresh Tomato Salsa and Chipotle Chicken.

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Notes

Cooking time may vary depending on your rice cooker model.

Nutrition

Serving: 3people | Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg