Easy Cilantro Lime Jasmine Rice

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Easy Cilantro Lime Jasmine Rice

Fresh cilantro, bright lime, and fluffy jasmine rice come together in this Easy Cilantro Lime Jasmine Rice recipe that's perfect for tacos, burritos, fajitas, grilled chicken, seafood, and more. It's simple enough for a weeknight dinner, uses pantry staples, and tastes just as good as restaurant-style cilantro lime rice.

Whether you're serving grilled jerk chicken fajitas, blackened fish, or your favorite Mexican-inspired meal, this easy side dish adds fresh flavor without much effort.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Rest Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup jasmine rice

  • 1½ cups chicken broth (or water)

  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil

  • 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)

  • Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)

  • Zest of 1 lime (optional, but recommended)

  • ¼-½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt (if using water; reduce if using broth)

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan with lid

  • Fork

Instructions

  1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear.

  2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. If using garlic, cook it for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

  3. Add the rice and stir for about 1 minute to lightly toast the grains.

  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.

  5. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed.

  6. Remove the pan from the heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 10 minutes.

  7. Fluff the rice with a fork.

  8. Stir in the chopped cilantro, lime juice, and lime zest. Taste and adjust with additional salt or another squeeze of fresh lime if desired.

Serve immediately.

Tips

  • Fresh lime juice makes a huge difference compared to bottled juice.

  • Chicken broth gives the rice more flavor, but water works perfectly if you want a lighter side dish.

  • Rinsing the rice is worth the extra minute and helps create fluffy, separate grains.

  • Add the cilantro after cooking to keep it bright and fresh.

  • This recipe reheats well for meal prep and leftovers.

Optional Add-Ins

  • Chopped green onions

  • A pinch of ground cumin

  • Finely diced jalapeño

  • Crumbled cotija cheese

  • Diced avocado just before serving

What to Serve with Cilantro Lime Rice

This easy rice pairs well with almost any grilled meal, including:

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave with a splash of water or chicken broth to bring back its fluffy texture.

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