Rose's Chamorro Chicken Kelaguen

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (3 -4 lb) whole chickens, split in half
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 3/4 cup green onion, chopped
• 1/2-3/4 cup fresh lemon juice, adjust according to taste
• 2 teaspoons salt, adjust to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon accent seasoning (optional)
• 2 -4 habanero peppers, chopped, adjust to your taste
• 3/4 cup freshly grated coconut meat, not the sweet baking kind (optional)

Recipe

• 1 prepare the bbq grill, either gas or charcoal. lightly salt the split chicken. grill the chicken until just done; do not overcook! set aside to cool completely. debone the chicken and then chop coarsely.
• 2 combine the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl and mix thoroughly. adjust lemon juice and salt according to your taste. this can be eaten right away with warm corn tortillas. this dish is typically served as a side dish at chamorro fiestas and barbeques.
• 3 the traditional way adds fresh shredded coconut (not the baking kind). i prefer not to add it just for personal taste.