If you love chipotle’s cilantro lime rice and have been looking for an easy way to make it at home, you’ve found the best copycat recipe! This rice recipe has the perfect flavor balance of lime and cilantro. It really complements any tex mex meal or burrito bowl.
1cuplightly packed chopped cilantroleaves and tender stems only
Instructions
Add the rice, water, and garlic to an instant pot and stir to be sure rice does not stick to the bottom.
Close the lid and set to high pressure for 12 minutes (or click the automatic rice button).
When the rice is done, let the pressure release naturally.
Once pressure is released, open the lid to fluff with a fork. Add garlic, lime juice, cilantro, and salt to taste, then stir well to combine.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice if you can and only add after the rice is cooked. Add more juice if you want more lime flavor.- If you use white rice instead of brown, be sure to also reduce the cooking time to about 3 minutes on high pressure with a natural release. Brown rice is more intact and requires a longer cooking time in order to come out fluffy and tender.
Keyword Chipotle Copycat, Cilantro Lime Brown Rice, Rice