Curried Chicken Balls Appetizer

Name: Curried Chicken Balls Appetizer
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: about 5 dozen appetizers
Ingredients: 6 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons orange marmalade; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 cups finely chopped cooked chicken; 3 tablespoons finely chopped green onion; 3 tablespoons finely chopped celery; 1 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield about 5 dozen appetizers

Test Kitchen Approved

Guests love these little chicken bites that get some zip from curry. The savory snacks work well for any occasion, big or small. —Judy Slotter, Alpharetta, Georgia

Ingredients

6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
2 teaspoons curry powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups finely chopped cooked chicken
3 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
3 tablespoons finely chopped celery
1 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the first five ingredients until well blended. Stir in the chicken, onion and celery.
Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in almonds. Cover and chill until firm (can refrigerate up to 2 days).

Nutrition Facts

3 each: 98 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 122mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.

Guests love these little chicken bites that get some zip from curry. The savory snacks work well for any occasion, big or small. —Judy Slotter, Alpharetta, Georgia

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