With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner I thought it would be a great time to share this Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice recipe.
With just a few simple ingredients you can create this in the convenience of your own home for a fraction of the cost. If you are short on time you might want to give the Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice a try instead.
Gather these ingredients to make your Cilantro Lime Rice.
Then scroll down for full Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe Measurements and instructions on creating this recipe – including a full recipe card that you can print for free that helps you shop and create easily in your kitchen!
Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice
Cilantro Lime Rice Ingredients
- Basmati Rice
- Water
- Vegetable Oil
- Bay Leaf
- Cilantro
- Lime Juice
- Kosher Salt
How to Make Cilantro Lime Rice
Rinse rice until water runs clear.
Saute rice in oil for 3 minutes over medium heat.
Add bay leaf and water and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Turn off heat and let rice sit covered for 15 minutes.
Mix salt and lime juice until salt is dissolved.
Remove bay leaf from rice.
Spread juice mixture and cilantro over rice and fluff with fork to distribute.
Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice
Ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati Rice
- 2 cup Water
- 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 2 tsp finely chopped Cilantro
- 2 tbsp of Lime Juice
- 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
Instructions
- Rinse rice until water runs clear.
- Saute rice in oil for 3 minutes over medium heat.
- Add bay leaf and water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- Turn off heat and let rice sit covered for 15 minutes.
- Mix salt and lime juice until salt is dissolved.
- Remove bay leaf from rice.
- Spread juice mixture and cilantro over rice and fluff with fork to distribute.
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Kate says
We LOVE this recipe. I have served it to guests several times and get compliments every time! Thank you for sharing it.
Kristie Sawicki says
I love hearing this!! Thanks Kate, I’m so glad you all love it!
Sarah Frances Lyon says
Hi! This sounds wonderful but I am wondering how much it yields? I’m making it for a large group so i wanted to make sure the portions are correct!
Erica says
if we are using the lime oil-how and when do we add it?
Kristie Sawicki says
If you are using Young Living essential oils then 1-2 drops should be plenty. I add it in at the same time that the recipes calls for lime.
N.B says
That was amazing! I made it tonight and it turned out great! Thanks!!
Kristie Sawicki says
I am SO happy you liked it!!
Ashley says
This was so good – thank you! After I fried the rice, I finished it off in a rice cooker, and it turned out well. We thought it tasted a lot like Chipotle rice.
Kristie Sawicki says
I am so glad you liked it!!