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Name: Authentic Saleeg Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (about 1.5 kg or 3.3 lbs), cut into pieces; 2 cups short-grain rice (such as Egyptian or Calrose); 1 liter whole milk; 1 large onion, quartered; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter; 1/4 cup blanched almonds, roughly chopped; 4 cups water or chicken broth; Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish (optional)