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Chicken Kelaguen (Kelaguen Mannok) - Andrea Meyers
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Chicken Kelaguen (Kelaguen Mannok)

Adapted from the Saipan Community School Cookbook, 1986.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Micronesia
Diet Gluten Free
Keyword chicken, coconut, gluten free, grill
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 247kcal
Author Andrea

Equipment

  • grill
  • sharp knife
  • cleaver or meat grinder
  • juicer or reamer
  • large bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken cut into pieces, or 3 pounds (~1.3 kilos) boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 4 limes juiced
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 coconut grated
  • sea salt to taste
  • 3 Thai hot peppers finely chopped (or other small red hot peppers)
  • tortillas
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Grill chicken pieces for 10 minutes on one side and then turn and grill 5 more minutes. Remove from grill and allow to cool a few minutes so that you don't burn yourself. Remove skin and bones and finely chop or grind the meat.
  • In the large bowl, stir together chicken, juice, coconut, salt, onions, and peppers. Let stand 1 hour. Adjust seasonings to taste. Serve cold or at room temperature wrapped in tortillas.

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 309mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 311IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg