How to make Saleeg Arabic Food/ chicken Saleeg or Saleek Arabic Food /Healthy Saudi food recipe

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats, while margarine is often more affordable.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide omega-3s, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable broth reduces meat intake, while seasoned water is cost-effective.

Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.

Sprinkle in cinnamon, cardamom, and bay leaves; stir to combine.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove chicken, shred, and set aside; return broth to a boil.

Add rice to the pot and season with salt and black pepper.

Cover and reduce heat; cook until rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and stir in shredded chicken.

Garnish with lemon juice, fresh coriander, almonds, and raisins before serving.

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