Best 7 Curried Chicken Balls Appetizer Recipes

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If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer for your next party or gathering, curried chicken balls are a perfect choice. These crispy and flavorful bites are filled with tender chicken, aromatic spices, and a hint of curry. Served with a dipping sauce of your choice, these curried chicken balls are sure to be a hit with your guests.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY CHICKEN CURRY MEATBALLS



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A tasty take on chicken tikka masala. Serve over warm rice or with naan! Don't let the number of spices scare you off, the flavor of this dish is complex and satisfying.

Provided by SunnyDaysNora

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 31

1 serving cooking spray
1 pound ground chicken
1 cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon curry powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ cups diced onions
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon ginger paste
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) jar tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup water
3 tablespoons salted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray.
  • Mix ground chicken, bread crumbs, olive oil, onion, ginger paste, garlic, curry powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Roll mixture into thirty 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic, and ginger paste; saute until onions become soft, about 5 minutes. Add sugar, garam masala, cumin, ginger, curry powder, cinnamon, chicken bouillon, paprika, cayenne, turmeric, onion powder, and salt; stir to combine. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, heavy cream, and water. Cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Add butter and stir to melt.
  • Cook sauce over medium-low heat for 30 minutes. Stir cooked meatballs into the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 113.5 mg, Fat 32.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 1029 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

CURRIED CHICKEN APPETIZER BITES



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Get both crunch and flavor from these Curried Chicken Appetizer Bites. Apples and curry powder give these Curried Chicken Appetizer Bites their flavors.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings, 2 filled leaves each

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken
1/2 cup finely chopped red apples
1/4 cup raisins
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1-1/2 tsp. curry powder
32 Belgian endive leaves (about 4 heads)
3 Tbsp. BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except endive leaves and sour cream.
  • Spoon onto endive leaves.
  • Top with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Fat 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 50 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

CURRIED CHICKEN MEATBALL WRAPS



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My strategy to get picky kids to eat healthy: Letting everyone assemble their dinner at the table. We love these easy meatball wraps, topped with crunchy veggies and peanuts, sweet raisins, and a creamy dollop of yogurt. -Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup Rice Krispies
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound lean ground chicken
SAUCE:
1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
WRAPS:
24 small Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts
Additional minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Add chicken; mix lightly but thoroughly. With wet hands, shape mixture into 24 balls (about 1-1/4-in.)., Place meatballs on a greased rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 17-20 minutes or until cooked through., In a small bowl, mix sauce ingredients. To serve, place 2 teaspoons sauce and 1 meatball in each lettuce leaf; top with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CURRIED CHICKEN BALLS



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Make and share this Curried Chicken Balls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 3 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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

COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN BALLS



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These coconut curry chicken balls are bite-sized sweet and spicy appetizers. They are great at parties and gatherings. They never last long and everyone wants the recipe. They also look really special, great for Christmas gatherings since they look a lot like snowballs.

Provided by Breanna Thime Majkowski

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
½ cup chopped almonds
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons mango chutney
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsweetened grated coconut

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, cream cheese, almonds, mayonnaise, mango chutney, curry powder, and salt in a large bowl. Mix well.
  • Roll 1 tablespoon of the mixture into a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture. Roll each ball in grated coconut to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 30.4 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 250.7 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

CURRIED CHICKEN CHEESE BALL



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I cater for parties, so I'm always searching for new menu ideas that fit into everyone's diet. I discovered a similar cheese ball recipe in a magazine, then adjusted the ingredients to suit my tastes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings (2 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken
2 tablespoons minced green onions
2 tablespoons minced celery
3/4 cup chopped toasted almonds or chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat cream cheese, marmalade, curry powder, salt if desired and pepper until smooth. Stir in the chicken, onions and celery. Shape into a large ball. Roll in almonds or parsley. Cover and chill. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein.

LEFTOVER CURRY CHICKEN CHEESY BALLS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: rice, curry sauce, flour, cheese, egg yolks, chicken, flour, breadcrumb, oil

Provided by Ellie Holland

Categories     Snacks

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup rice
2 tablespoons curry sauce
¾ cup flour
2 cups cheese
3 egg yolks, 2 for egg wash
½ cup chicken
¾ cup flour
1 cup breadcrumb
4 cups oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Combine the rice with 2 tablespoons of curry sauce.
  • Mix in the flour, cheese, 1 egg yolk, and pepper.
  • Roll into balls, make a well in the middle and place in some curry chicken.
  • Secure the ball by rolling it in your hands again.
  • Coat in the flour, egg yolk, breadcrumbs, then egg yolk, then breadcrumbs again.
  • Heat the oil in a pan to 325°F (160°C).
  • Fry the arancini for a few minutes, until golden brown.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1108 calories, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 99 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 1 gram

Tips:

  • Use fresh, boneless, skinless chicken breasts. This will ensure that your chicken balls are tender and juicy.
  • Make sure to finely chop the onion and garlic. This will help them to evenly distribute their flavor throughout the chicken balls.
  • Don't overcook the chicken balls. They should be cooked until they are just cooked through, but not dry.
  • Serve the chicken balls hot with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular options include sweet and sour sauce, honey mustard, and ranch dressing.

Conclusion:

Curried chicken balls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are sure to be a hit with your guests, and they are also a great way to use up leftover chicken. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack or appetizer, give curried chicken balls a try.

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