A unique combination of lemon, fresh coconut and hot peppers marinates with cooked chicken in this classic chilled dish from Guam that can serve as salad or sandwich filling.
INGREDIENTS (for 4 servings):
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup grated fresh coconut
- 1 hot chile pepper, minced
PREPARATION:
Sprinkle chicken with salt and place pieces on a broiler pan. Broil for about 10 minutes, turn and broil for another 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked, but still moist.
Bone, and finely chop cooked chicken pieces.
In a medium bowl combine the chicken, lemon juice, coconut, and hot peppers. Chill for at least one hour and serve.