Best 5 Chicken Kelaguen Simple Recipes
Chicken Kelaguen Simple is a traditional Chamorro dish that is both flavorful and easy to make. It is a popular dish for parties and potlucks, and it can also be enjoyed as a main course or appetizer. This dish is made with chicken, coconut milk, lemon juice, and various spices. The chicken is marinated in the coconut milk and lemon juice, then cooked until tender. The spices are then added, and the dish is simmered until the flavors are well blended. Chicken Kelaguen Simple is typically served over rice, and it can be garnished with green onions or cilantro.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
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
CHICKEN KELAGUEN - IN DEPTH
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
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.
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
CHOPPED GRILLED CHICKEN KELAGUEN MANNOK
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.
CHICKEN KELAGUEN - SIMPLE
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
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:
- Use fresh ingredients: Using fresh ingredients, especially for the chicken, coconut milk, and lemon juice, will ensure the best flavor and texture for your Chicken Kelaguen.
- Choose the right chicken: Chicken breast or thigh meat can be used for this dish, but chicken thigh meat is generally more flavorful and tender.
- Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a mixture of lemon juice, garlic, and spices helps to tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor.
- Cook the chicken slowly: Cooking the chicken slowly over low heat allows it to cook evenly and prevents it from becoming tough.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot: A heavy-bottomed pot will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the chicken from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Add the coconut milk gradually: Adding the coconut milk gradually will help to prevent the sauce from curdling.
- Season to taste: Taste the sauce before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more lemon juice, salt, or pepper to taste.
Conclusion:
Chicken Kelaguen is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it is also a good source of protein and healthy fats. With its bold flavors and creamy texture, Chicken Kelaguen is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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