Micronesian Chicken Kelaguen with Warm Flatbread – Authentic Micronesia Recipe
Zesty Micronesian citrus-marinated char-grilled chicken tossed with fresh grated coconut and chili.
- Country of Origin
- 🇫🇲 Micronesia (Micronesia, Oceania)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 18 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Finely chopped grilled chicken, Scallions, Shredded coconut, Fresh lemon juice, Hot red chili
Ingredients for Micronesian Chicken Kelaguen with Warm Flatbread (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) finely chopped grilled chicken, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups scallions, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh lemon juice
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Micronesia seasoning (hot red chili, garlic, sea salt)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Whisk together fresh lemon juice, hot red chili, garlic, sea salt, cooking oil, and sea salt in a bowl to form a fragrant Micronesia marinade.
- Coat finely chopped grilled chicken and scallions thoroughly in the seasoning and let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat a cast-iron grill pan or heavy skillet over high heat until smoking hot.
- Sear finely chopped grilled chicken and scallions for 4–5 minutes per side until blistered, charred at the edges, and cooked through.
- Transfer to a warm platter, scatter with shredded coconut, and serve immediately.