SALEEG RECIPE | Saudi Rice Dish

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 ghee or butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted.

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

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

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

Sprinkle in bay leaves, ground black pepper, turmeric powder, and mixspice; stir to combine.

Pour in water 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 Egyptian rice to the pot and season with salt.

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 before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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