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5 from 2 votes

Cilantro Lime Rice (Chipotle Copycat)

This easy Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe with fresh cilantro makes the perfect Chipotle Copycat, a side dish or a rice base for Mexican Dishes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 86kcal
Author: Trisha Haas - Salty Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1 cups water
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 lime
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Add rice, water and broth to a sauce pan. Heat on medium high heat until boiling.
  • Reduce heat to simmer and cover. Cook for 20 minutes or until rice is done.
  • Remove rice from heat and stir.
  • Add in juice of 1 lime and zest of one lime.
  • Stir in chopped fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 258mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g