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Crunchy Chicken Balls Recipe

Now that I'm retired from teaching, I have plenty of time to entertain. These individual chicken balls are always on the menu...much to the pleasure of my guests.

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Diabetic Friendly

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Crunchy Chicken Balls Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1/8 teaspoon teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans or chopped fresh parsley

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Shape into 3/4-in. balls. Roll in pecans or parsley. Cover and chill. Yield: 8 servings (2 dozen).

Diabetic Exchanges: One serving (prepared with low-fat cheese, light mayonnaise and parsley and without add salt) equals 1 lean meat; also, 49 calories, 79 mg sodium, 16 mg cholesterol, 2 gm carbohydrate, 5 gm protein, 3 gm fat.

Originally published as Crunchy Chicken Balls in Country Chicken Cookbook , p5