Chipotle Copycat Lime Rice Recipe

FINALLY- a good cilantro-lime rice recipe!! I loved it! I used 1 1/2 C water after reading that some had success with one cup and others with 2, it was perfect...not too sticky and not under cooked. I also cut down the butter and used 1/2 tsp , and added the juice of 1 & 1/2 limes, 1/2 while cooking and the rest i added with the cilantro. It was excellent.

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I was waiting in line one day at Chipotles several years ago, and watched them make the rice. A huge bowl of cooked rice was tossed with a big spoon while a handful of salt, a squeze bottle of fresh lime juice and double handful of chopped cilantro was added. Pretty simple...

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The secret to fluffy rice is 1 1/2 cups water for ever cup of rice. most recipes call for 2 cups water for every cup of rice but this overcooks it.

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I followed the recipe exactly and the rice was pasty. I love Chipotle but I would have just used instant rice and added a little lime juice and cilantro after cooking it.

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What really works to keep the grains separate and to prevent stickiness is to soak the rice for a half hour before you cook it. So first you wash it several times, then you soak the rice in 1.5 cups of water per cup of rice. Don't drain, because by the end of the half hour, the rice absorbs a lot of the water, so if you drain and add another 1.5 cups after soaking, the rice gets mushy. Once the water comes to a rapid boil, cover, and turn the heat off and resist ALL temptation to open the lid for the next 15 minutes. Follow all other instructions as per original recipe.

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Ok.... after reading the reviews, this us what worked for me.... I used chicken broth in conjunction with water. I also added extra lime juice AND lime zest. Although the green onion isn't "Chipotle", I added a bunch that I diced up. Family loved it and added it to the "make again" list.

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I doubled the recipe to 8 servings and it made only about 2 cups of rice! I used a plain white rice (not basmati). I cooked it on the stove not in a rice cooker. Next time I will more then triple the recipe. The 8 serving rice looked more like a 2 serving.

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I'm hopeless without a rice cooker! I made my usual 1 1/2 cups rice to 2 cups water, but I only had BOTAN RICE! I know, the stickiest. I just rinsed it thoroughly until the water was clear then added water to the rice cooker. Later I added the other ingredients (no, I didn't put them in the rice cooker). I increased the lime by 1 tbsp and the oil by a tsp. More cilantro of course. It wasn't as loose as the restaurant, but perfect for me.

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All I am going to say is awsome. I am a big Chipotle fan. It was a big hit ! I will use again very soon. Thanks Allen Lee

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Great recipe, thanks so much for sharing! I had to make a few adjustments. I didn't have cilantro on hand. Used parsley instead (but will try cilantro next time). In my experience it's best not to overcook basmati rice. I cooked it for about 14 minutes and that was almost too long. Also used about 1/2 tablespoon butter. I made this recipe with Classic Black Beans and Rice (Classic Rice and Beans), with half an avocado on the side. Lovely!

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I used the rice/water ratio on the the package of rice and added more lime when I added the cilantro. To me, this was dead on to the rice served at Chipotle. EXCELLENT! Thanks Allan Lee!

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I made this to go along with a tamale pie and it was perfect. The slight lime flavor went well with the cilantro. DH said it was really good. I was concerned about no seasonings but they weren't missed. Thank you for sharing with us.

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I have found my Chipotle recipe! Thank goodness, because it was getting pretty expensive going to Chipotle every week and now I can enjoy my Chipotle rice bowl at home. Thank you so much. If you do follow the recipe on the bag for the rice, it will come out perfect. Also if you use chicken stock instead of water, you will go in business for yourself because it is so good!!!!

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This is a good recipe but I tweaked it to perfection! First of all you MUST use basmati rice. Plan ahead. Take the time to get some. Yes it is a little more expensive but it makes ALL the difference in the world. In my household we love basmati rice and its the only kind we buy,

Here's how I made mine. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of butter, 2 tablespoons dried cilantro (use fresh if you have it but I am not partial to the flavor of cilantro and find that dried is not strong), 2 cups basmati rice, 1-1/2 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 to 1/3 cup fresh lime juice. Directions: In 2 quart heavy saucepan heat butter over low heat until melted. Add rice and stir for one minute. Add water and salt and bring to a full boil then cover and simmer over low heat until rice is tender and water is absorbed. NOTE - I have an electric stove and I turned my dial down to 2 and cooked it at that temp for 12 minutes. Do not overcook it. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and cilantro. Enjoy!

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I used 1.25 Cups of water.
The butter could be cut back to 1/2 tbsp.
The rice came out really good.
I've also tried this with jasmin rice instead of basmati and it worked well.
Btw, I cook my rice in a ricecooker and it turned out perfect.

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Another pasty report here. used 1 1/2 c water and half of the lime juice at the end, and it's a gloppy mess. :(

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My daughter loves this rice.

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This recipe is phenomenal!! The 2 C of water worked for me - I tried 1&1/2 C and the rice burnt at the bottom of the pan. Also, my rice seemed to be done cooking closer to 10 minutes. I tried what Tiffany suggested with the the limes and it was perfect!! It was the only thing on the table that was completely devoured!! This recipe is a keeper!!!

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I must be doing something wrong. I've attempted this recipe twice, and each time rice is too sticky. I've followed recipe exactly. My five year old mentioned to me that it wasn't good, but in other words. I don't know if I need to tweak liquids or? It's just too slimy so far. It makes me sad because I love the taste combo of lime and salt.

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I make a similar lime rice but the secret I have found is to use a little lime salt. You can get it at most mexican food markets and it makes all the difference in flavor. In a pinch you could use a packet of the lime salt that kids eat like candy! Total salty pucker power but the flavor it adds to the rice is much more subtle and gives it that little oomph that makes it something special!

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