Best 7 Traditional Chicken Keleguin Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the tropical paradise of the Philippines with Chicken Keleguin, a traditional dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its harmonious blend of savory and tangy flavors. This delectable dish features tender chicken marinated in a vibrant concoction of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and spices, then grilled to perfection over hot coals. Experience the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory notes in every bite, complemented by the smoky aroma of grilled chicken. Dive into the diverse realm of Chicken Keleguin recipes presented in this article, ranging from the classic version to variations that incorporate unique ingredients and cooking techniques. Discover the versatility of this Filipino favorite as you explore recipes that utilize different cuts of chicken, from whole chickens to drumsticks and thighs. Unearth the secrets to achieving the ideal balance of flavors, textures, and aromas that make Chicken Keleguin a beloved dish in the Philippines and beyond.

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.

CHICKEN KELEGUIN



Chicken Keleguin image

Make and share this Chicken Keleguin recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Elmotoo

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (5 lb) whole chickens
1 coconut, drained and meat grated or 1 (8 ounce) bag unsweetened dried shredded coconut
2 lemons, juiced
6 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons dried red pepper flakes (or to taste)
salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Place whole chicken into a roasting pan. Roast in the oven for 11/2 hours, 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 807.3, Fat 58.2, SaturatedFat 16.6, Cholesterol 267.4, Sodium 253.6, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.3, Protein 63.5

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

KELIGUN CHICKEN



Keligun Chicken image

An island recipe from the Marianas Islands. So much flavor - and you can add hot spices if you want!

Provided by Jessica

Categories     Baked and Roasted Chicken

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cut up chicken pieces
1 cup soy sauce
½ cup distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
salt to taste
1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
⅓ cup chopped green onions
1 dash lemon pepper
⅛ cup chopped green onion for topping

Steps:

  • To Make Marinade: Combine the soy sauce, vinegar, garlic and ground black pepper. Mix together. Marinate chicken in refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours.
  • Remove chicken from refrigerator and dispose of marinade. Broil or barbecue chicken for 25 to 30 minutes or until cooked through and juices run clear. When chicken is cooked, remove bones and dice chicken meat.
  • Put diced chicken in a medium bowl. Add the lemon juice and salt and mix together. Then add the coconut, green onion and lemon pepper spice. Mix all together, top with green onion and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 86.3 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 2531.2 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

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:

  • Choose the right chicken: Use a whole chicken that is about 2-3 pounds in weight. This will ensure that the chicken cooks evenly and does not dry out.
  • Prepare the chicken: Remove the giblets from the chicken and rinse it well with cold water. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  • Make the marinade: Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well.
  • Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken in a large bowl and pour the marinade over it. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Prepare the coals: Build a fire in a charcoal grill or chimenea. Allow the coals to burn until they are hot and white.
  • Cook the chicken: Place the chicken on a grill grate over the coals. Cook for 10-15 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through. You can also cook the chicken on a rotisserie if you have one.
  • Serve the chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before carving. Serve with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Chicken Keleguin is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer cookout. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper, which gives it a wonderful flavor. The chicken is then cooked over hot coals, which gives it a crispy skin and a juicy interior. Serve Chicken Keleguin with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or vegetables, for a complete meal.

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