Feast your taste buds on Chicken Kelaguen, a delectable dish from the vibrant culinary heritage of Guam. This savory dish features tender chicken bathed in a rich and flavorful coconut milk sauce, seasoned with aromatic spices and zesty citrus. Alongside the main recipe, this article presents a comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect Chicken Kelaguen, along with two additional variations to tantalize your palate. Discover the secrets to creating a classic Chicken Kelaguen, explore a delightful vegetarian alternative with Tofu Kelaguen, and indulge in a unique fusion with Chicken Kelaguen Tacos. Get ready for a culinary journey that celebrates the vibrant flavors and diverse culinary traditions of Guam.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHICKEN KELAGUEN
Chicken kelaguen is a popular healthy dish from Micronesia that is dressed with finadene sauce and typically served with tortillas.
Provided by Vera Abitbol
Categories Main Course
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Marinate the chicken in half the lemon juice and scallion.
- Grill the chicken thighs on the barbecue for about 8 minutes on each side.
- Remove the skin and cut into small pieces.
- Mix with coconut, onions, lemon juice, and chilies.
- Add salt and pepper
- Serve with tortillas.
- 12 hours (or more) before eating the sauce, combine all ingredients and refrigerate.
FINADENE
Traditional Guamanian hot sauce (Really hot) A must have at parties on BBQ (kilaguen) chicken, ribs, fish and rice.
Provided by Amy in Hawaii
Categories Sauces
Time 5m
Yield 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mince hot pepper or use a kitchen sheer to slice small peppers and place in a small bowl.
- Add the remaining ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.7, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 8106.6, Carbohydrate 94.9, Fiber 14.4, Sugar 47.3, Protein 32.1
FINADENE
I learned to make this on Guam. This is an all purpose sauce and can be used as a marinade, or poured over rice or cooked meat. You can make it as hot or mild as you like. The longer you let it sit the hotter it gets!
Provided by tjimmo
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Marinade Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Stir together the soy sauce, onion, chile peppers, and vinegar in a small bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.3 g, Sodium 1808.5 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
FINADENE SAUCE
This is a doctored-up soy sauce recipe that came from Guam. Over there, this is always by the red rice and barbequed ribs and chicken. It really adds a nice flavor to the rice! Try it next time you serve plain or fried rice! YUM!
Provided by SilentCricket
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 3/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pour the vinegar or lemon juice into a bowl.
- Add soy sauce a little bit at a time to mix it according to your taste.
- Add the onions and peppers.
- Chill until ready to serve.
- (You may use a hot sauce instead of hot peppers if you prefer. Use either, adjusting amounts to your preference for"heat!").
SHRIMP KELAGUEN WITH FINADENE SAUCE
A spicy appetizer (or salad) from Guam. NOTE: They use very hot chilies, so adjust type to your tastes. Also, make sure NOT to use the sweetened baking coconut. Fresh is best. Serve with tortillas or recipe #458007
Provided by Outta Here
Categories Peppers
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook shrimp in boiling water until they just turn pink. Drain and run under cold water. Drain again.
- Chop boiled shrimp into small pieces.
- In a bowl, mix shrimp, onion, red peppers, coconut and lemon juice (increase lemon juice to taste if needed).
- Cover and chill for a few hours.
- Serve on warmed fresh tortillas, or Flour Titiyas, with the sauce on the side. (If using as a salad, pour sauce over shrimp, mix, and serve on lettuce leaves).
- For the sauce:.
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
- Cover and chill.
KELAGUEN CHICKEN
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
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
TRADITIONAL CHICKEN KELEGUIN
This is a traditional Guam recipe for Chicken Keleguin (Keleguin Mannok). I hope you like it and enjoy.
Provided by CINNAMON_75
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Whole Chicken Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place whole chicken into a roasting pan. Roast in the oven for 1 hour, or until the leg moves easily within its socket. Remove from the oven, and allow the chicken to cool slightly.
- Remove the skin from the chicken and discard. Tear the meat from the bones, and chop into small pieces. Discard bones, and place the chicken in a large bowl. Stir in green onions and grated coconut. Sprinkle liberally with lemon juice. Season with salt and red pepper flakes. Taste and adjust amounts of lemon juice, salt and red pepper so that one does not overwhelm the others.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 85.2 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 30.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.8 g, Sodium 98.6 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- If you can't find finadene, you can substitute another type of hot pepper, such as habanero or scotch bonnet.
- Be careful not to overcook the chicken, or it will become tough.
- Serve chicken kelaguen with rice, tortillas, or your favorite sides.
- For a spicier dish, add more finadene or other hot peppers to the sauce.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can finely chop the tomatoes, onions, and peppers by hand.
- You can also make chicken kelaguen ahead of time and reheat it before serving.
Conclusion:
Chicken kelaguen with finadene sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of spicy, tangy, and savory flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new chicken recipe, give chicken kelaguen a try. You won't be disappointed!
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