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.

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

1. In a large bowl, beat the first five ingredients until well blended. Stir in the chicken, onion and celery.
2. 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.

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