Cilantro Lime Rice
If you’ve ever wondered how to make cilantro lime rice at home instead of ordering it from your favorite restaurant, this recipe makes it simple—and even better. This easy cilantro lime rice is buttery, bright, and fresh, made with just a handful of pantry staples and a pop of citrus flavor. It’s the kind of fluffy, flavorful rice that pairs perfectly with weeknight dinners and keeps you coming back for more.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice or jasmine rice, rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth, or water *see notes
- zest and juice of 1 lime
- ⅓ cup cilantro
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Add butter to a medium sized sauce pan over low heat. Once melted add garlic and sauté for 60 seconds or until garlic becomes fragrant. Do not burn.
- Add the rice and toast for another 60 seconds. Add in the chicken broth (or water). Bring the pot up to a boil and then turn the heat back down to simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the liquid has absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Zest and juice the lime into the rice. Add the cilantro and salt if desired. Stir well and serve.
Notes
Chipotle does not use chicken broth in their recipe, but I find it adds lot of flavor. If you want to keep this dish vegetarian simple use equal amounts of water instead.