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Kelaguen Chicken

SUBMITTED BY: JOAN_EIDSON

"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!"

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup grated fresh coconut
  • 1 hot chile pepper, minced

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. Bone, and finely chop cooked chicken pieces.
  3. In a medium bowl combine the chicken, lemon juice, coconut, and hot peppers. Chill for at least one hour and serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2003 by MONICA LACY
I grilled the chicken over hot coals instead of broiling it. It tastes even better. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2004 by MILLERBULA
My husband is from guam. This nothing like the other Kelaguen, I have ever tasted. Cheap... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2003 by TheNatster
Brings back memories of Guam! Now all I need is a finadene sauce recipe...and the Guamanian... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2004 by ALTAMAHA
I'm lazy so I broil boneless/skinless chicken thighs for this dish. Adding sliced scallions... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2003 by Dina
I would love to see more recipes from Guam MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2007 by Nikol
My family is from Guam and this is not kelaguen to me. The chicken should only be barbecued... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2007 by tInA*671*
If you live near an Asian market try to find Yours brand lemon powder, it makes all the... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Kelaguen Chicken

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 815

  • Total Fat: 58g
  • Cholesterol: 255mg
  • Sodium: 1988mg
  • Total Carbs: 6.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.1g
  • Protein: 64.3g

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