Curried Chicken Cheese Balls
Equipment
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 2 3 oz. packages cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups finely minced cooked chicken
- 3 tablespoons minced green onion
- 3 tablespoons minced celery
- 1 cup finely chopped almonds toasted
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, orange marmalade, curry powder, salt, and pepper.
- Beat until smooth.
- Stir in the minced cooked chicken, green onion, and celery until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Roll each ball in the finely chopped toasted almonds until coated.
- Place the coated balls on a serving platter or baking sheet.
- Cover and chill the balls until firm in the refrigerator, for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 days.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
The creamy texture and subtle spice of these curried chicken cheese balls pair wonderfully with a slightly sweet white wine, such as a Riesling or a Moscato. The wine’s sweetness will balance the curry flavors while complementing the richness of the cream cheese.Nutritional Information
Calories: 90 kcal | Carbohydrates: 3 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 6 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g
