Chipotle's Cilantro Lime Rice

Chipotles uses this rice in their bowls and burritos. It''s a great alternative for plain white rice.

"I subbed butter for the oil for a slightly richer taste. Otherwise, excellent. Try parboiled rice for the chef who experienced glue-like rice and be sure not to use too much water. It's essential to let the rice sit after cooking for the full 15 minutes without opening the lid. " - brianolivia

Yield: 6 Ready in 45 minutes

Cuisine: MexicanMain Ingredient: Rice

(4.7, 56) 89% would make again (reviews)

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Original recipe makes 6

1 teaspoonVegetable oil

1 lime

2 tablespoonsfresh cilantro; minced fine

1 cupwhite basmati rice

2 cupsWater

0.5 teaspoonSalt

Chipotle's Cilantro Lime Rice Preparation

n a 2-quart heavy saucepan, heat oil until hot.

Add rice and lime juice, stir for 1 minute.

Add water and salt, bring to a full rolling boil. At boiling, cover, turn down to simmer over low for 20 minutes exactly. Take off heat for 15 minutes without removing lid.

When ready to serve, throw in Cilantro and mix lightly with a fork just until blended.

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Applebee's Tequila-Lime Chicken in Creamy Southwest Sauce

These went #Great# together, give them a try! - larkinglesby

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Mixing restaurant dishes! Served with a copycat of Applebee's Tequila-Lime Chicken. photo by Firebyrd

Calories Per Serving: 36
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Chipotle's Cilantro Lime Rice Reviews
All 56 reviews

	Easy, different, delicious shastamaya 1 months, 3 weeks, 19 hours, 49 minutes ago
	jessi4395 1 months, 3 weeks, 1 days, 13 hours, 26 minutes ago
	magdlope1 2 months, 1 weeks, 2 days, 7 hours, 24 minutes ago
	I suggest lessen the water though Mimilanie 2 months, 2 weeks, 1 days, 8 hours, 31 minutes ago
	mattsmommy2207 2 months, 2 weeks, 4 days, 20 hours, 43 minutes ago
	I subbed butter for the oil for a slightly richer taste. Otherwise, excellent. Try parboiled rice for the chef who experienced glue-like rice and be sure not to use too much water. It's essential to let the rice sit after cooking for the full 15 minutes without opening the lid. brianolivia 2 months, 2 weeks, 6 days, 7 hours, 37 minutes ago
	wilbou 2 months, 2 weeks, 6 days, 9 hours, 22 minutes ago
	Deliciously flavored and real easy to make! I served it with another users Tequila Lime chicken as they suggested and it was a real hit at my place. Thanks for sharing! larkinglesby 2 months, 2 weeks, 6 days, 9 hours, 42 minutes ago
	So great! Excellent side dish for fajitas this one is really a keeper platinumdiva 3 months, 3 weeks, 2 days, 6 hours, 11 minutes ago
	Perfect!! Everyone loved this as a substitute for our usual 'Spanish rice' dre2010 3 months, 3 weeks, 5 days, 8 hours, 47 minutes ago
	Lime flavored glue....what did I do wrong? madkungfu 4 months, 6 days, 8 hours, 47 minutes ago
	Excellent with sushi-style rice Dulcedeleche 5 months, 3 weeks, 3 days, 12 hours, 6 minutes ago
	This is one of my top favorite recipes for rice. Glad I found this one and thanks for posting it. I found it just in time for Thanksgiving. Chefroach 5 months, 3 weeks, 6 days, 16 hours, 9 minutes ago
	It is an OK recipe. Probably not one I will do again. scootersweb 9 months, 1 days, 15 hours, 56 minutes ago
	I LOVE this recipe. I make it exactly as is. Gutzj01 9 months, 2 weeks, 15 hours, 32 minutes ago
	nikajackson 9 months, 2 weeks, 2 days, 19 hours, 41 minutes ago
	Yum! My new favorite, this was pretty much the only reason I still went to chipotle, now I can make my own! Made just like recipe and it is so good! Thank you! K8tbug 9 months, 2 weeks, 3 days, 10 hours, 55 minutes ago
	This receipt is great. I have very picky kids and they feel in love with this. Even asked for seconds. DaneilleBuen 9 months, 3 weeks, 6 days, 13 hours, 38 minutes ago
	monicagomez 10 months, 1 weeks, 2 days, 19 hours, 49 minutes ago
	Brittyy222 11 months, 3 days, 7 hours, 36 minutes ago