Crispy BBQ Chicken Biscuit Cups
These Crispy BBQ Chicken Biscuit Cups are the ultimate game day snack, featuring tangy barbecue chicken, melty cheese, and a golden biscuit crust. Quick to make and perfect for parties, they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 biscuit cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (homestyle or buttermilk, e.g., Pillsbury)
- Nonstick cooking spray (for greasing muffin tin)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie recommended)
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
- 1/4 cup crispy fried onions (optional)
- Optional: dairy-free cheese, gluten-free biscuit dough, diced jalapeños, honey BBQ sauce, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray or butter.
- Open biscuit can and separate biscuits. Flatten each into a 4-inch round with hands or rolling pin. Press each round into the bottom and up the sides of muffin cups, creating a well.
- In a medium bowl, mix shredded chicken, barbecue sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until chicken is evenly coated.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of BBQ chicken mixture into each biscuit cup, pressing gently.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese over each cup. Top with green onions and crispy fried onions if using.
- Bake on center rack for 18–22 minutes, until biscuit edges are golden brown and cheese is bubbling. Check at 18 minutes.
- Let cups cool in tin for 5 minutes. Run a butter knife around edges to release, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Garnish with extra green onions or a drizzle of barbecue sauce before serving, if desired.
Notes
For best results, use room-temperature chicken and avoid overfilling the cups. Layer a little cheese under and over the chicken to prevent soggy dough and get a golden top. Let cups cool for 5 minutes before removing for crisp bottoms. For gluten-free or dairy-free needs, swap in appropriate biscuit dough and cheese. These cups freeze well—wrap individually and reheat in the oven for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 10
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