Best 6 Chicken Kelaguen Recipes

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**Chicken Kelaguen: A Unique and Flavorful Chamorro Dish**

Chicken kelaguen is a traditional Chamorro dish that is both unique and flavorful. It is made with chicken that is marinated in a mixture of lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic, and other spices, then pan-fried until crispy. The chicken is then served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as finadene (a spicy tomato sauce), pickled onions, and a spicy vinegar sauce. This dish is often served at special occasions, such as fiestas and holidays. It is also a popular dish to serve at potlucks and other gatherings. In this article, you will find two recipes for chicken kelaguen: a traditional recipe and a modern recipe that uses a few shortcuts. Both recipes are easy to follow and will result in a delicious and memorable dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOPPED GRILLED CHICKEN KELAGUEN MANNOK



Chopped Grilled Chicken Kelaguen Mannok image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 10h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups soy sauce
1 1/2 cups sugar cane vinegar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, skin on
4 cups sliced green onions
1 cup small-diced yellow onion
1 1/2 cups fresh grated coconut
8 Thai bird's eye chile peppers, stemmed and thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine the soy sauce, vinegar, black pepper and sliced onion in a large bowl. Add the chicken and cover the bowl. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to overnight to marinate.
  • Prepare a charcoal grill with natural mesquite charcoal to high heat. Grill the chicken for 10 minutes, then rearrange the pieces to make grill marks and grill 10 more minutes. Flip and cook for a final 10 minutes.
  • Arrange the chicken on a sheet pan and cool in the refrigerator, about an hour.
  • Chop the chicken into 1/2-inch cubes and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the green onions, diced yellow onion, coconut, chile pepper and lemon juice. Toss to combine. Refrigerate.
  • Serve cold.

KELAGUEN CHICKEN



Kelaguen Chicken image

This is a classic recipe from Guam, and one of my favorites. It is wonderful wrapped in a tortilla, or served with crackers. It is also wonderful by itself. I hope you like this as much as my family does!

Provided by JOAN_EIDSON

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon salt
1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
½ cup lemon juice
1 cup grated fresh coconut
1 hot chile pepper, minced

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and place pieces on a broiler pan. Broil for about 10 minutes, turn and broil for another 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked, but still moist.
  • Bone, and finely chop cooked chicken pieces.
  • In a medium bowl combine the chicken, lemon juice, coconut, and hot peppers. Chill for at least one hour and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 815 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 255.4 mg, Fat 58 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 64.3 g, SaturatedFat 20.6 g, Sodium 1987.6 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

CHICKEN KELAGUEN - IN DEPTH



Chicken Kelaguen - in Depth image

This is a spicy (hot) chicken dish from Guam. This version is more work than my other one, but is richer in flavor, in my opinion. Be careful with the hot peppers! Wear gloves if possible, and wash your hands thoroughly after, not touching your face.

Provided by Lovellama

Time P1DT1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup soy sauce
1 cup lemon juice
1 large onion, finely chopped
5 hot peppers, finely chopped
1 whole broiler-fryer chicken, cut up
1 fresh coconut
lemon juice
4 green onions, finely chopped
3 hot peppers, finely chopped
4 -6 pita bread

Steps:

  • Mix soy sauce with lemon juice. Add finely chopped onion and peppers. Let sit a few days in the refrigerator to let the flavors blend.
  • Marinate the chicken in the Finadene sauce overnight. Grill/broil the chicken, basting with the sauce. After it is done, cool the chicken, debone and shred it.
  • Open the coconut and discard the liquid inside. Grate the coconut meat. After the coconut is grated, pick it up in your hands and squeeze it over a bowl to collect the milk. Mix the milk with an equal amount of lemon juice and chill.
  • Mix the green onions, peppers, and coconut meat to the chicken. Slowly mix the coconut milk and lemon juice into the chicken, stirring well.
  • Serve warm on or in pita bread.

ROSE'S CHAMORRO CHICKEN KELAGUEN



Rose's Chamorro Chicken Kelaguen image

A Chamorro favorite, especially at fiestas and barbeques!! Similar to a tangy grilled chicken salad; but with no mayo.

Provided by ChamoritaMomma

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (3 -4 lb) whole chickens, split in half
1/2 cup onion, chopped
3/4 cup green onion, chopped
1/2-3/4 cup fresh lemon juice, adjust according to taste
2 teaspoons salt, adjust to taste
1/4 teaspoon Accent seasoning (optional)
2 -4 habanero peppers, chopped, adjust to your taste
3/4 cup freshly grated coconut meat, NOT THE SWEET BAKING KIND (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare the bbq grill, either gas or charcoal. Lightly salt the split chicken. Grill the chicken until just done; do not overcook! Set aside to cool completely. Debone the chicken and then chop coarsely.
  • Combine the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl and mix thoroughly. Adjust lemon juice and salt according to your taste. This can be eaten right away with warm corn tortillas. This dish is typically served as a side dish at chamorro fiestas and barbeques.
  • The traditional way adds fresh shredded coconut (NOT the baking kind). I prefer not to add it just for personal taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.2, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 107, Sodium 878.9, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.2, Protein 25.8

CHICKEN KELAGUEN



Chicken Kelaguen image

Chicken Kelaguen is an island's favorite. If you like spicy food, then you may add more red pepper flakes to your liking.

Provided by Connie "Kiyu" Guerrero

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg corn or flour tortillas
6 large chicken breast (cooked & chopped)
1 c coconut (freshly grated)
4-5 large lemon juice, fresh
1 c green onions (chopped)
1 Tbsp red hot pepper (freshly chopped)
1/4 c cilantro (finely chopped)
1 1/8 tsp salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Cook (BBQ) the chicken on a hot grill until they are completely cooked. Let cooled, then chop them real fine and place in a large salad bowl
  • 2. Use a separate small bowl to mix all the other ingredients. Squeeze the lemon juice, then add salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix them all together until they all blend together.
  • 3. Add the grated coconut, and mix them well. Add the green onions, cilantro and lemon zest for garnish.
  • 4. Add 2-3 tablespoon full of chicken filling in the middle of the tortilla, then fold the sides and roll them into a burrito shape.
  • 5. Makes 5-6 servings, depending on the amount of filling for each tortillas.

CHICKEN KELAGUEN - SIMPLE



Chicken Kelaguen - Simple image

This is a simpler version of my other Chicken Kelaguen recipe. This particular one is from the VQ-1 Officers' Wives' Club Cookbook circa 1983.

Provided by Lovellama

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 lbs broiler-fryer chickens
5 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 hot peppers
1 cup grated coconut meat

Steps:

  • Cut chicken up, sprinkle with salt.
  • Grill or broil chicken until done.
  • Cool and debone chicken, chop finely.
  • Place chicken in bowl, mix in lemon and onion.
  • Mash peppers with salt and add to chicken.
  • Add coconut just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 828.8, Fat 58.1, SaturatedFat 20.6, Cholesterol 255.4, Sodium 536.6, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 4.3, Protein 65

Tips:

  • To make the most flavorful kelaguen, use a combination of fresh and smoked chicken.
  • Be sure to remove the skin and bones from the chicken before shredding it.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the onions and tomatoes thinly.
  • For a spicier kelaguen, add more chili peppers or hot sauce.
  • Serve the kelaguen immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Chicken kelaguen is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. If you are looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give chicken kelaguen a try. You won't be disappointed!

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