Curried Coconut Chicken Balls

Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup flaked coconut
• 3 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 cup cooked chicken, chopped
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced onion
• 1 tablespoon curry powder, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Spread out coconut on a small baking sheet and toast in oven until light brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Let cool slightly.
4. In a small bowl, blend together cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
5. Add chicken, walnuts, onion, curry powder and salt. Mix well.
6. Form chicken mixture into 1 inch balls. Roll in toasted coconut to coat.
7. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Attribution

365 Ways to Cook Chicken