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Free for a limited timeTaif-Style Chicken Saleeg With Low-Fat Milk
Saleeg is a Hijazi dish from Taif: rice cooked in chicken broth and milk until creamy, served with browned chicken. We use low-fat milk and oven-roast the chicken instead of frying in ghee.
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What we lightened
- Low-fat milk
- Oven-roasted chicken instead of ghee-fried
- Just one spoon of butter for flavour
Chicken Saleeg
10 minPrep
50 minCook
6Servings
440kcal
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, cut, skin removed
- 2 cups short-grain rice
- 3 cups low-fat milk
- 1 onion
- Cardamom, mastic and dried lime
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and white pepper
Method
- Simmer chicken with onion, cardamom, mastic and dried lime for 30 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and roast 15 minutes until golden.
- Cook the rice in 4 cups of the broth, then add the milk gradually, stirring until creamy.
- Stir in the butter and serve the rice topped with the chicken.
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Tip
Keep stirring once the milk goes in so it doesn't catch on the pot.
Taif-style saleeg
Saleeg is one of the best-known dishes of Taif and the Hijaz, especially in winter and at gatherings. Serve with browned chicken, lemon and chilli.
Frequently asked questions
Which rice works best?
Egyptian or short-grain rice for a creamy texture.
Can I use plant milk?
Yes — oat milk gives a similar result.
How many calories?
About 440 kcal per serving with chicken.
⚠️ For general education only. If you have a health condition or allergy, consult your doctor.