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Medium 1 hr 53 min~560 kcal 7/10
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Saleeg
Rice softens in chicken broth, then turns creamy with milk and butter in this comforting Hejazi dish.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 15 min📖 1 min readServes 5~520 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 60 min cook
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
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Timeline
Total 1 h 15 min- Prep15 min
- Cooking1 h
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
- 800 gr Chicken thighs
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Short-grain rice
- 7 su bardağı(~1400 ml) Water
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Milk
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Butter
- 4 adet Cardamom pods
- 1 adet Bay leaf
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Put the chicken in a pot with the water, cardamom, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Boil the chicken for 35 minutes, until tender.
35 min35:00 - 3
Remove the chicken and strain the broth.
- 4
Cook the rice in the chicken broth for 22 minutes, until it breaks down.
22 min22:00 - 5
Add the milk and butter, then stir for 8 minutes, until creamy.
8 min08:00 - 6
Brown the chicken under the oven grill for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 7
Serve the saleeg hot with the chicken.
💡 Tip: Working the rice in the chicken broth builds saleeg's risotto-like creamy texture.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with browned chicken, spicy tomato sauce, and lemon.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~520
kcal calories
30
g protein
62
g carbs
17
g fat
Protein 23%Carbs 48%Fat 29%
GI 13 · Low GIGL 8 · Low GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Saleeg make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Saleeg take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 60 minutes; 75 minutes in total.Is Saleeg difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Saleeg have?
Approximately 520 kcal per serving. Protein: 30g, carbs: 62g, fat: 17g.Which allergens does Saleeg contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Saleeg belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Saleeg need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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