The Easy Cilantro Lime Rice, Seriously Mouthwatering & BETTER Than Chipotle!

Side Dish

If you love Chipotle’s cilantro lime rice, or simply want to take your plain white rice to the next level, then this recipe is for you! Only the best!

It’s super-easy. Only 5 minutes to prepare before cooking your rice with chicken stock until it’s ready then mixed with cilantro, lime, garlic, and salt to taste. E-A-S-Y.

It’s perfect with anything, especially Mexican and Asian food, or with fish, skirt steak, or just black beans or pinto beans. The flavor alone of this rice is even worth eating it alone. You’ll love it so much it will be a favorite staple in your home. It’s a real winner!

Delicious rice infused with chicken stock, garlic, cilantro and lime! The aroma!

HOW TO MAKE CILANTRO LIME RICE

Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Servings: 4


Ingredients:

  • 1 Cup white rice, (can also use Basmati)
  • 2 Cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock)
  • 1/2 Cup cilantro
  • 1 lime
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 Tsp salt
  • oil
  • splash of water

Directions:

  1. Heat up a dollop of oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat
  2. Saute 1 cup of rice in the saucepan until lightly browned
  3. Add 2 cups of chicken stock and 1/2 Tsp salt to the rice
  4. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a light simmer
  5. Let it simmer until the liquid is absorbed
  6. Turn off the heat and cover, letting the rice sit in its own steam for a few minutes
  7. Rinse 1/2 bunch of cilantro and twist off the bottom stems, chopping roughly
  8. Add to a blender along with 2 Tbs lime juice and 1 garlic clove
  9. Add a couple tablespoons of water (or oil) and blend the ingredients together
  10. Add the lime cilantro mixture to the cooked rice and mix thoroughly
  11. Taste for salt
  12. Add additional cilantro, if desired

Notes:

  1. You can also cook the rice in water, but using the chicken stock gives it a more noticeable taste.

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