🇫🇲 Micronesian Cuisine

Kelaguen Mannok

Citrus Chicken Salad

Prep Time 20 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 259 kcal

Chopped chicken cooked in lemon juice with coconut, onion, and hot pepper. A tangy Chamorro classic.

Ingredients

500g chicken breast, grilled and chopped
4 lemons, juiced
1/2 cup grated fresh coconut
1 small onion, finely diced
2 green onions, sliced
1 hot pepper, minced
Salt to taste
Corn tortillas for serving

Instructions

1 Grill chicken until cooked through, then chop finely.
2 Toss chopped chicken with lemon juice immediately.
3 Add grated coconut, onion, green onions, and hot pepper.
4 Mix well and season with salt.
5 Refrigerate 15 minutes to let flavors meld.
6 Serve cold on tortillas or with rice.

Did You Know?

Kelaguen is the signature dish of Chamorro fiestas and no celebration is complete without it.