Curried coconut chicken balls

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾cupFlaked coconut
3ouncesCream cheese, at room temperature
2tablespoonsMayonnaise
1cupChopped cooked chicken
1cupChopped walnuts
2tablespoonsMinced onion
tablespoonCurry powder, to taste
½teaspoonSalt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350ø. Spread out coconut on a small baking sheet & toast in oven until lightly brown, 12½ minutes. Let cool slightly.

2. In a small bowl, blend together cream cheese & mayonnaise until smooth. Add chicken, walnuts, onion, curry powder & salt. Mix well.

3. Form chicken mixture into 1" balls. Roll in toasted coconut to coat. Cover & refrigerate until chilled.