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Chipotle cilantro lime rice copy cat recipe
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Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice (Copycat)

Easy Cilantro Lime Rice. Just like Chipotle, but probably better! Made with fresh lime, cilantro, and basmati rice. Serve with your favorite Asian or Mexican meals, or enjoy it all on its own.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup long grain rice basmati or jasmine preferred
  • 2 cup water
  • cilantro to taste
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillion
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1-2 limes juiced

Method
 

  1. Rinse your rice and bring water to boil.
  2. Add in chicken bouillon and salt to flavor.
  3. Once boiling, add your rinsed rice. I use the 1:2 ratio: For every cup of rice, two cups of liquid.
  4. Add minced garlic, bay leaves, and cover. Cook until done. (17-20 minutes).
  5. Once the rice is done, fluff and add chopped cilantro and lime juice.

Notes

I add a little cilantro and lime at a time, as well as more salt, so that I can adjust the flavor to my liking. You can add as much cilantro and lime juice as you like.