Najrani Chicken Saleeg (Creamy Saudi Rice)
Gulf (Khaleeji) Cuisine

Najrani Chicken Saleeg (Creamy Saudi Rice)

Najrani Chicken Saleeg – tender white rice simmered in rich chicken broth and milk until luxuriously soft and creamy.

60 min
Total Time
5 servings
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
Saudi Arabia
Origin

Ingredients

  • Egyptian or short-grain rice 2 cup
  • cut chicken pieces 700 g
  • milk 1 cup
  • cardamom and mixed spices 1 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1 Boiling

    Boil the chicken with the spices in water until fully cooked and tender.

  2. 2 Frying

    Add the rice to the chicken broth and cook until very soft and slightly broken down.

  3. 3 Preparation

    Stir in the milk during the last 10 minutes of cooking, stirring continuously until rich and creamy.

  4. 4 Serving

    Serve the Saleeg warm topped or alongside the cooked chicken.