Best 7 Chicken Kelaguin Guamanian Spicy Chicken Recipes

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Chicken kelaguen is a dish from the island of Guam that is made with chicken, coconut milk, and spices. It is a popular dish to serve at parties and gatherings, and it is also a favorite among Guamanians living abroad. The dish is typically made with chicken that has been marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, lemon juice, and onions. The chicken is then cooked in coconut milk and spices, such as turmeric, ginger, and chili peppers. The resulting dish is a flavorful and spicy chicken stew that is served with rice.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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.

TRADITIONAL CHICKEN KELEGUIN



Traditional Chicken Keleguin image

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

1 (3 pound) whole chicken
1 coconut, drained and meat grated
2 lemons, juiced
1 bunch green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons dried red pepper flakes
salt to taste

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

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.

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

SPICY SZECHUAN CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Spicy Szechuan Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: corn starch, salt, rice wine, white pepper, soy sauce, scallion, ginger, chicken thighs, vegetable oil, szechuan peppercorn, red chilis, dried red chilis, ginger, scallion, peanuts, sugar, rice wine, sesame oil, scallion

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 teaspoons corn starch
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon rice wine
½ teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 stalk scallion, shredded
2 slices ginger
4 chicken thighs, chopped into bite-sized pieces
vegetable oil, as needed for frying
2 tablespoons szechuan peppercorn
5 red chilis, chopped
50 dried red chilis, whole
4 slices ginger
1 stalk scallion, chopped
⅓ cup peanuts
½ teaspoon sugar
½ tablespoon rice wine
1 tablespoon sesame oil
scallion, chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl, add the chopped chicken. Marinate for 10 minutes.
  • In about 1 ½ inch (4 cm) of oil, fry the chicken until browned and crispy. Remove and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a wok or a large pan. Add the Szechuan peppercorn and dried red chilies. Fry until fragrant.
  • Add the rest of the dried red chilies, ginger, scallion, and peanuts. Fry for a minute.
  • Add the fried chicken pieces, sugar, rice wine and sesame oil. Toss to coat.
  • Garnish with chopped scallions.
  • Nutrition Calories: 2870 Fat: 303 grams Carbs: 29 grams Fiber: 11 grams Sugars: 9 grams Protein: 26 grams
  • Enjoy!

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

SPICY KOREAN CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Spicy Korean Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken wings, cornstarch, oil, sesame seed, cornstarch, flour, salt, water, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, gochujang, garlic, ginger

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

10 chicken wings, or drumettes
1 cup cornstarch
oil, for frying
sesame seed, to serve
½ cup cornstarch
½ cup flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons gochujang, (Korean chili paste)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, grated

Steps:

  • Mix the ingredients for the batter in a bowl until smooth with no lumps.
  • Heat oil in a pot to 340°F (170°C).
  • Dip a chicken wing into the cornstarch, shaking off excess, then dredge the wing into the batter, dripping off excess.
  • Fry half of the wings at a time for about 5-7 minutes, until light golden. The oil will drop to about 320°F (160°C).
  • Drain the wings and increase the heat. Heat oil to about 375°F (190°C).
  • Fry the wings a second time until golden brown and crispy. Drain and set aside.
  • In a pan, combine all the ingredients for the sauce and stir until bubbling. Toss in the wings.
  • Nutrition Calories: 2805 Fat: 254 grams Carbs: 131 grams Fiber: 1 grams Sugars: 49 grams Protein: 8 grams
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1294 calories, Carbohydrate 164 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 43 grams, Sugar 53 grams

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling around in the middle of cooking.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot: A heavy-bottomed pot will help to distribute heat evenly and prevent the chicken from sticking.
  • Brown the chicken in batches: If you crowd the pot, the chicken will steam instead of brown. Brown the chicken in batches, working in 2-3 batches if necessary.
  • Don't skimp on the spices: The spices are what give kelaguen its unique flavor. Be generous with the garlic, ginger, turmeric, and red pepper flakes.
  • Use a good quality coconut milk: The coconut milk is a key ingredient in kelaguen. Use a good quality coconut milk that is thick and creamy.
  • Serve with rice: Kelaguen is traditionally served with rice. You can also serve it with other sides such as tortillas, bread, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Kelaguen is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its bold flavors and creamy texture, kelaguen is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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