Kelaguen Chicken

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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!

3
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 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

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

815 Calories
58g Fat
7g Carbs
64g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 815
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 58g 74%
Saturated Fat 21g 103%
Cholesterol 255mg 85%
Sodium 1988mg 86%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 64g 129%
Vitamin C 47mg 53%
Calcium 46mg 4%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 791mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.