Curried Chicken Balls

A good appetizer for wedding receptions or holiday parties.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 3 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

• 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 2  tablespoons orange marmalade
• 2  teaspoons curry powder
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper
• 3  cups  finely chopped  cooked chicken
• 3  tablespoons  minced green onions
• 3  tablespoons  minced celery
• 1  cup  finely chopped  macadamia nuts or 1  cup  almonds, toasted

Directions

1. Add the first 5 ingredients to a mixing bowl; use an electric mixer and beat on medium speed until smooth.
2. Add in chicken, green onions, and celery; stir to combine.
3. Shape into 1-inch balls (may need to chill mixture before shaping into balls).
4. Roll balls in chopped nuts.
5. Chill until ready to serve.
6. May chill up to 2 days; freeze up to 1 month.