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Chipotle cilantro lime rice in a bowl with fresh limes
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Chipotle Rice Recipe

Fire up your taste buds with our mouthwatering copycat Chipotle Rice recipe! This flavorful dish boasts fluffy long grain white or brown rice infused with delicious herbs and seasoning, creating an aromatic sensation in every bite. Quick and easy to prepare, it's the perfect side for Mexican-inspired meals or a standalone flavorful bowl. 
Course dinner, lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Chipotle cilantro lime brown rice, Chipotle cilantro lime rice, cilantro lime brown rice, cilantro lime rice
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 71kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt Feel free to wait until the rice has cooked and season to taste.
  • 1 bay leaf

Pressure Cooker or Instant Pot Rice

  • 1 1/2 cups extra long-grain white rice Rinsed.
  • 1 3/4 cups water

Stovetop Rice

  • 1 cup extra long-grain white rice Rinsed.
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

  • Add all of the ingredients to the Instant Pot or pressure cooker. (I add the cilantro here because I like the taste of the rice when it's cooked with the cilantro flavor). I toss the rice with additional cilantro once cooked.
  • Seal and cook for 3 minutes on Manual Pressure Cooking.
  • When the pot indicates it has finished, allow steam to release naturally for 10 minutes. Press the steam release and remove the lid.
  • Remove the bay leaf. Add additional salt to taste if necessary. Serve. I add additional cilantro to garnish.

Stovetop

  • Add the water to a pot and bring it to a boil. Add rice, bay leaf, butter, and salt. Stir and return to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 12-15 minutes or until the water has evaporated and the rice is soft and fluffy.
  • Remove the bay leaf. Add the cilantro, lime juice, and lemon juice along with any additional salt to taste if necessary. Serve.

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Notes

  • The type of rice you use matters. If you don't use long-grain rice, the texture won't be the same. 
  • Always read the instructions on the rice that you use and purchased. Cooking rice on the stove isn't always foolproof. Take note of how the rice you use should be prepared.
  • You can use long-grain brown rice and follow the instructions from my Instant Pot Brown Rice recipe
  • The use of oil in the recipe is optional. My favorite is butter. I suspect Chipotle uses vegetable oil, maybe canola so either of those will work as well. Any oil will work, but keep in mind the oil you use will impact the taste of the rice. 
  • Rinsing the rice before use will rinse away dirt and excess starch. I like to use a mesh strainer and ensure the water runs clear while rinsing the rice.
  • You can use fully cooked frozen rice if you wish.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g