Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice

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Make your own Cilantro Lime Rice just like Chipotle’s! This easy copycat recipe is absolutely fail-proof and tastes just like the real thing. Serve it with slow cooker Mexican chicken and Mexican street corn for a complete meal.

Making cilantro lime rice just like Chipotle’s is actually very, very easy. Once you try this recipe you’ll be surprised at how flavorful you can make plain white rice with just a few minutes and two simple ingredients!

Ingredients

• long grain white rice
• fresh limes
• fresh cilantro
• vegetable oil (optional)

Step by step

1. Cook your rice according to the package directions.
2. Once cooked, zest limes into the rice and then juice them as well.
3. Add the chopped cilantro and oil. Fluff and stir to mix thoroughly.

That’s it! Too easy!

Serving suggestions

Like our butter cilantro rice, you can use this rice as a base for burrito bowls, in burritos, or as a side with seasoned ground beef, shredded chicken, or steak. Serve it up for a Cinco de Mayo celebration with fiesta bruschetta, nonalcoholic margarita punch, and churro cupcakes!

If you try this recipe please comment and rate it below, I love hearing from you!

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