Cilantro Lime Rice

Cilantro lime rice is the perfect side dish, for burritos, nachos, or even a taco salad. So many options! Delicious toasted rice is cooked to perfection in a flavorful chicken broth full of spices, cilantro and lime. This is the best cilantro lime rice and turns out perfect every single time.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/4 cups basmati rice
• 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• zest and juice of 1 lime

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a medium saucepan, over medium-high heat, add the butter and the dry basmati rice. Toast the rice, while stirring frequently to prevent it from burning, until it's lightly golden brown, very fragrant, and the butter has melted.
2. 2Add the chicken broth, chopped cilantro, salt, cumin, lime zest, and lime juice. Stir. Bring to a boil.
3. 3Once boiling, cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 20-25 minutes.
4. 4Once the rice is soft and all the liquid is absorbed, remove the lid, and fluff the rice with a fork. Serve immediately.