Ingredients You’ll Need
Makes about 18–24 bites.
Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter or oil
- 1 egg
Filling
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Pinch salt
Garlic Butter Topping
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Pinch salt
Optional:
- Extra cheese for topping
Simple ingredients → bakery-style magic.
Why These Bites Are So Addictive
This recipe works because every bite has:
Soft fluffy bread
Savory chicken
Melty cheese
Garlic butter
So you get flavor inside AND outside.
They’re small → easy to eat
They’re cheesy → super satisfying
They’re buttery → super comforting
Basically impossible to stop at one.
Dangerous food 😂
Activating the Yeast
In a bowl combine:
- Warm milk (not hot)
- Sugar
- Yeast
Let sit 5–10 minutes.
It should foam.
If it doesn’t foam → yeast isn’t active.
Foam = fluffy bread guaranteed.
Always check this step.
Making the Dough
In a large bowl mix:
- Flour
- Salt
Add:
- Yeast mixture
- Melted butter/oil
- Egg
Mix until dough forms.
Knead 8–10 minutes.
Dough should be:
Soft
Smooth
Elastic
Slightly tacky
Not sticky.
If sticky → add little flour
If dry → add splash milk
Perfect dough = soft bites later.
First Rise
Place dough in oiled bowl.
Cover.
Let rise 1 hour or until doubled.
This step creates air bubbles and softness.
More rise = fluffier bites.
Don’t rush.
Preparing the Filling
While dough rises:
In bowl mix:
- Shredded chicken
- Cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
Simple but flavorful.
You can also add:
Onions
Peppers
Herbs
Hot sauce
Customize as you like.
Shaping the Bites
Punch down dough.
Divide into small balls (golf-ball size).
Flatten each piece.
Add small spoon of filling in center.
Seal edges tightly.
Roll into smooth ball.
Place in greased baking tray close together.
They should touch slightly.
This makes them pull-apart style.
Repeat for all.
Already looks cute 😄
Second Rise
Cover tray.
Let rise 20–30 minutes.
They puff up beautifully.
This step gives super soft texture.
Skipping second rise = dense bites.
So be patient.
Adding Garlic Butter
Mix:
- Melted butter
- Garlic
- Parsley
- Salt
Brush generously over tops.
This is what gives amazing garlic bread flavor.
Optional:
Sprinkle extra cheese on top.
More cheese = more happiness.
Baking to Golden Perfection
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Bake for 18–22 minutes.
Look for:
Golden brown tops
Melted cheese
Soft fluffy texture
Kitchen will smell incredible 🤤
Garlic + butter + bread = heaven.
Final Butter Brush
After baking:
Brush again with garlic butter.
Makes them:
Extra shiny
Extra flavorful
Extra soft
Totally worth it.
Texture and Taste
When you pull one apart:
Outside:
Golden and slightly crispy
Inside:
Soft, fluffy, cheesy
Filling:
Savory chicken + melted cheese
Flavor:
Buttery, garlicky, cheesy, comforting
Perfect snack food.
Kids and adults both LOVE these.
Serving Ideas
Serve warm with:
- Ketchup
- Ranch
- Garlic dip
- Soup
- Pasta
- Salad
- Tea or coffee
Or just eat straight from tray 😄
Perfect for sharing.
Or not sharing 😂
Flavor Variations
Want to switch it up?
Pepperoni cheese
Add pepperoni cubes
Spinach feta
Add feta + spinach
Taco chicken
Add taco seasoning
BBQ chicken
Add BBQ sauce
Cheese only
Skip chicken
Sweet version
Butter + cinnamon sugar (dessert bites)
Same dough, endless fun.
Storage Tips
Room temp:
2 days covered
Fridge:
4 days
Freezer:
2 months
Reheat:
Oven or air fryer best
Microwave works but softer crust.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Overfilling
Leaks out
Not sealing properly
Opens while baking
Too much flour
Dense bread
Overbaking
Dry texture
Skipping second rise
Heavy bites
Follow steps → perfect every time.
Why This Recipe Works
Here’s the science:
Yeast → air bubbles
Butter → tenderness
Chicken → savory protein
Cheese → gooey texture
Garlic → aroma
Together = ultimate comfort snack.
Simple technique, huge reward.
Final Thoughts
These cheesy garlic chicken biscuit bites are the kind of recipe that makes everyone gather around the tray. Warm, soft, cheesy, and buttery, they’re pure comfort food in bite-sized form. They look impressive but are secretly easy, which makes them perfect for any occasion.