Classic Chamorro Chicken Kelaguen
Traditional Chicken Keleguin combines chicken with freshly grated coconut, lemon juice, chopped green onions, and dried red pepper flakes. The result is bright and citrusy with a warm chili kick and the rich flavor of coconut, making it a distinctive main dish for a family meal or gathering.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Chamorro Chicken Kelaguen, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 66 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 60
- Heart Health
- 91
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place the whole chicken in a roasting pan. Roast in the oven for 1 hour, or until the leg moves easily in its socket. Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.
- 2
Remove the skin from the chicken and discard it. Tear the meat from the bones and chop it into small pieces. Discard the bones and place the chicken in a large bowl. Stir in the green onions and grated coconut. Sprinkle liberally with lemon juice. Season with salt and red pepper flakes. Taste and adjust the amounts of lemon juice, salt, and red pepper flakes so that no flavor overwhelms the others.
- 3
Roast in the oven for 1 hour, or until the leg moves easily in its socket.
- 4
Remove from the oven and let the chicken cool slightly.
- 5
Remove and discard the skin from the chicken.
- 6
Pull the meat from the bones and chop it into small pieces.
- 7
Discard the bones and place the chicken in a large bowl.
- 8
Stir in the green onions and grated coconut.
- 9
Sprinkle generously with lemon juice.
- 10
Season with salt and red pepper flakes.
- 11
Taste and adjust the lemon juice, salt, and red pepper so none overpowers the others.
- Calories 739.55 kcal High 37%
- Protein 45.01 g Good Source 90%
- Carbohydrate 27.03 g 10%
- Total Fat 53.59 g High 69%
- Saturated Fat 45.2 g High 226%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 108.12 mg High 36%
- Sodium 125.92 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 14.57 g Good Source 52%
- Total Sugars 10.28 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 37.75 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 4.83 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 587.11 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 66.92 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 19.51 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Classic Chamorro Chicken Kelaguen is made with 7 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Coconut, Green Onion, and Lemon. Each serving provides about 739.55 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Chamorro Chicken Kelaguen made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Coconut, Green Onion, Lemon, Red Pepper Flakes. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Chamorro Chicken Kelaguen?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 739.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Chamorro Chicken Kelaguen easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Classic Chamorro Chicken Kelaguen healthy?
- Classic Chamorro Chicken Kelaguen has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 739.55 calories and 45.01 g of protein, or 90% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 125.92 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 45.2 g (226% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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