How to Make Saleeg - A Step-by-Step Guide

Saleeg is a traditional dish from the Arabian Peninsula, particularly popular in Saudi Arabia and Yemen. This creamy, comforting dish is made with rice, milk, and chicken, and is often seasoned with garlic and cardamom. While it may sound simple, the flavors and textures of Saleeg are truly unique and delicious, making it a beloved dish in the region.

One of the reasons why Saleeg is so loved is its comforting and soothing qualities. The creamy texture of the dish, combined with the w...

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Ingredients

  • 3 pods black cardamom
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 1 (3 1/2) pound chicken, split in half lengthwise
  • 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups long grain white rice
  • 3 cups milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the chicken, cardamom pods, cinnamon, and whole red onion into a large Dutch oven. Fill with enough water to cover the chicken, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat; boil for 20 minutes. Reserve 4 cups of the resulting chicken stock in a large saucepan.
  • Remove the chicken and onion from the Dutch oven and place in a roasting pan. Season the chicken with the dried cilantro, black pepper, and salt; cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking until the chicken becomes golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, pour the rice in with the reserved chicken stock. Bring the rice to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. once it reaches a boil, cover the saucepan and reduce the heat to low, simmer covered for 15 minutes. Stir the milk into the rice and bring the heat back up to medium-low; cook uncovered until no liquid remains. Serve the rice topped with the chicken and onion.
  • Nutrition

    865 cal.

    • Total Fat: 43g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 208mg
    • Sodium: 433mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 57g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 58g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 201mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 791mg