Description
Honey BBQ Bacon Chicken Cheese Bombs explode with flavor in just one bite, delivering a crispy, cheesy surprise that makes your taste buds dance with excitement. Packed with smoky bacon, tender chicken, and melted cheese, these little appetizers are perfect for game day or casual gatherings where you want something seriously delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb Chicken Breast
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 6 slices Bacon
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup Honey BBQ Sauce
- 1 package Refrigerated Biscuit Dough
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Dice 1 lb chicken breast into small, uniform cubes, ensuring each piece is roughly the same size for even cooking.
- Crumble 6 slices of bacon into bite-sized pieces, rendering them crispy in a skillet over medium heat for 5-6 minutes.
- Mix 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese with crumbled bacon, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, and ¼ tsp black pepper in a medium bowl.
- Separate each biscuit from the refrigerated package, gently stretching the dough to create a wider surface.
- Place a small spoonful of cheese and bacon mixture in the center of each biscuit round, topping with 1-2 diced chicken pieces.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of honey BBQ sauce over the filling, ensuring it’s centered and doesn’t touch the edges.
- Carefully fold the biscuit edges over the filling, pinching and twisting to create a tight seal that prevents leaking.
- Arrange the sealed cheese bombs on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 1-2 inches apart.
- Bake at 375°F for 13-15 minutes, watching closely until the bombs turn golden brown and puffy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 3-4 minutes, then garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Pinch the edges of the biscuit dough tightly to create a secure seal, preventing cheese and bacon from oozing out during baking.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like cheddar, pepper jack, or Swiss to customize the flavor profile of your chicken bombs.
- Let the bombs cool for a few minutes after baking, as the filling will be extremely hot and can burn your mouth if eaten immediately.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular biscuit dough with a gluten-free alternative and check that your BBQ sauce is also gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg