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Easy Fluffy Cilantro Lime Rice (Better Than Chipotle Copycat)

A perfectly molded serving of fluffy cilantro lime rice garnished with fresh chopped cilantro.
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Make bright, zesty cilantro lime rice that stays fluffy and separate. This simple recipe rivals restaurant versions and is ready fast for your weeknight dinners or burrito bowls.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice (like Jasmine or Basmati)
  • 1 3/4 cups chicken broth (or water for vegetarian)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the rice to the saucepan and toast it for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly until the edges of the grains look slightly translucent. This step helps keep the rice fluffy.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and add the salt. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover the saucepan tightly with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for an additional 10 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this resting period.
  6. Remove the lid. Fluff the rice gently with a fork.
  7. Stir in the fresh lime juice and the chopped cilantro until evenly distributed. Serve immediately as a perfect side dish for tacos or burrito bowls.

Notes

  • For the brightest flavor, use freshly squeezed lime juice instead of bottled juice.
  • If you prefer a pressure cooker shortcut, use 1 cup of rice and 1 cup of broth in your Instant Pot on High Pressure for 4 minutes, followed by a 10-minute natural release.
  • Rinsing the rice before cooking can help prevent mushiness, but for this specific method, toasting the dry rice first achieves the best texture.

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