Glazed Chicken Bites

*Glazed Chicken Bites*
Makes about 40

These meatballs are tangy and delicious and moist.  They make excellent appetizers and are lovely as a main course as well.  I serve them with a rice pilaff, and  everyone loves them.  I have made them with ground turkey as well, although I do admit the chicken tastes better though.  I usually make my own chicken mince, using a combination of thigh and breast meat.

500g minced chicken
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp chinese five spice
1 TBS chopped chives
1/2 cup of stale bread crumbs
For the glaze:
1/2 cup red currant jelly
1/2 cup mango chutney
the juice of half a lemon

Pre-heat the oven to 200*C/400*F.  LIne a baking sheet with baking parchment and grease the paper.  Set aside.

Place the chicken, egg, coriander, chinese five spice, chives and bread crumbs into a bowl.  Mix well with your hands.  Shape level tablespoons of the mixture into balls.  Place on the prepared baking sheet.  Bake, uncovered, for about 15 minutes, or until well browned.  Drain on absorbent paper if need be.

Place the glaze ingredients in a medium skillet.  Stir low heat until melted and combined.  Add the meatballs and heat through, simmering, uncovered until lightly glazed.  Serve hot.
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