CURRIED CHICKEN BALLS APPETIZER

Curried Chicken Balls Appetizer image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield about 5 dozen appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 98 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.