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Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice - Chipotle Copycat

By Gary White
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Published October 3, 2018. Last modified August 1, 2025 By Gary White

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Instant Pot Rice - Chipotle Copycat Cilantro Lime Rice | The Foodie Eats

This Instant Pot rice is about as close to a Chipotle copycat cilantro lime rice as you can get. And trust us, we have eaten A LOT of Chipotle!

Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice - Chipotle Copycat | The Foodie Eats

A few years ago, when my wife was pregnant with our second child, we ate too much Chipotle. She had the worst food aversion possible and it was the only thing that sounded good. So much so that it went from being my favorite fast food place to not wanting to eat it for a year. That's no exaggeration, we went more than a year without even thinking about it. During that stretch, I began making it at home pretty regularly because I just couldn't afford it any more! Well, this Instant Pot cilantro lime rice is my very own Chipotle Copycat cilantro lime rice. And it's pretty doggone good!

Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice - Chipotle Copycat | The Foodie Eats

The Process

Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice - Chipotle Copycat | The Foodie Eats
Add chicken broth and salt to pot.
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice - Chipotle Copycat | The Foodie Eats
Then add rice and give a good mix. Cook for 22 minutes at high pressure.
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice - Chipotle Copycat | The Foodie Eats
Meanwhile, in a small bowl - add lime juice, olive oil, and garlic...
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice - Chipotle Copycat | The Foodie Eats
...and whisk together.
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice - Chipotle Copycat | The Foodie Eats
Once cook time is complete, allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick-release remaining pressure.
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice - Chipotle Copycat | The Foodie Eats
Pour lime juice mixture over rice.
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice - Chipotle Copycat | The Foodie Eats
Then add cilantro.
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice - Chipotle Copycat | The Foodie Eats
Mix everything together well.

And this is the AMAZING Result…

Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice - Chipotle Copycat | The Foodie Eats

 

 

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Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice - Chipotle Copycat | The Foodie Eats

Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice - Chipotle Copycat

This Instant Pot rice is about as close to a Chipotle copycat cilantro lime rice as you can get. And trust us, we have eaten A LOT of Chipotle!
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 1 minute minute
Cook Time: 22 minutes minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 191kcal
Author: Gary White

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups brown rice rinsed
  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth can sub water, if preferred
  • ½ tsp. sea salt
  • 2 Tbsp. lime juice
  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. garlic minced
  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves only, finely chopped

Instructions

  • Add chicken broth and salt to pot. Then add rice and give a good mix. Cook for 22 minutes at high pressure.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl – add lime juice, olive oil, and garlic and whisk together.
  • Once cook time is complete, allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick-release remaining pressure.
  • Pour lime juice mixture over rice, then add cilantro. Mix everything together well. Serve with your favorite dish.

Notes

If you prefer to use white rice, use 2 cups of chicken broth and cook for 12 minutes at low pressure. Allow pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick-release remaining pressure.

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 1.4mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Rita

    April 26, 2019 at 12:24 pm

    5 stars
    I did it with the white rice modification shown. I also threw in some of the lime zest. Was so light, fluffy and flavorful - as good as any restarant!

    Reply
  2. Kathy

    March 28, 2021 at 6:09 pm

    5 stars
    I made this for the first time but. certainly not the last!! Great recipe, thank you so much

    Reply
  3. Janelle

    February 13, 2022 at 6:08 pm

    I love this recipe and use it all the time! But, can you double the recipe? What would the cook time be?

    Reply
    • Gary White

      February 14, 2022 at 8:52 am

      Glad you like the recipe! The cook time would remain the same when doubling the recipe.

      Reply
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