Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice

Chipotle Rice in a bowl with a spoon. Limes and cilantro on the side.

5 from 1 vote

With these simple steps and key ingredients like fluffy rice, fresh cilantro, and zingy lime, you can bring the distinctive flavors of Chipotle to your dinner table. This rice pairs well with any Mexican dish.

Prep Time5

Cook Time24

Total Time29

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican/Spanish

Keyword: Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice

Servings:

Calories: 227kcal

Author: Elise Donovan

Ingredients

1 cup basmati rice
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ teaspoon minced garlic
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup lime juice
⅔ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Instructions

Rinse rice and place in a medium pot or saucepan.
Add olive oil and garlic and sauté over medium heat for 2 minutes.
Slowly add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until the water level drops below the surge of the rice, about 4 minutes.
Reduce heat to low and cover the pan with a lid. Do not stir. Cook for 11 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit with lid on for 5 minutes.
Remove the lid and add butter, lime juice, and cilantro. Let sit for about 2 more minutes.
Fluff rice with a fork or rice paddle and serve.

Notes

You can use fresh lime juice or lime juice in a container for this recipe.
Use fresh cilantro finely chopped. I used the whole bunch which equals around 2/3 cup.
While making any rice, it's important to leave the lid on and not stir because the rice needs all the water and steam created from placing the lid on top to actually cook and have the best texture.

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