Better Than Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

Published May 24, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: All Wings Everything via YouTube

This homemade recipe by All Wings Everything on YouTube is a must-try for rice lovers and frequent chipotle goers alike! This cilantro lime rice copycat is so good and delicious that you will finish everything in just one sitting.

It’s super easy and quick to make, and it tastes just as good as the original, if not better. Learn the easy steps written below and while you’re at it make sure to watch the video tutorial as well for more details.

Ingredients for Cilantro Lime Rice:

2 cups of rice
½ cup of onion, chopped
4-5 cloves of garlic, chopped
½ tsp of cumin
½ tsp of garlic powder
½ tsp of salt
½ tsp of black pepper
3 cups of chicken or vegetable broth, or water
2 tbsp of butter
1 tbsp of olive oil
Juice of 2 limes
2-3 tbsp of lime zest
½ cup of cilantro, chopped

How to Make Cilantro Lime Rice:

Step 1

Place a pot on a stove over medium-high heat, melt the butter, and add the olive oil. As the butter melts, add the chopped onion, then saute for a few seconds, and add the rice.

Step 2

Continue to stir and toast for about 2 to 3 minutes or until the onions have softened, then add the garlic, and continue to cook for about 30 to 45 seconds. Season it with garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, and salt, then stir them well to combine, and pour in the chicken broth.

Step 3

Adjust the heat, then bring it to a boil, and once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot with the lid, then cook the rice for about 15 to 20 minutes, and turn off the heat.

Step 4

Remove the pot from the stove and transfer it to the counter, then remove the lid, and add in the lime juice, lime zest, and cilantro. Fluff the rice and mix as you go until well combined, then serve, and enjoy!