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These BBQ Chicken Bombs are the ultimate football party snack – crispy golden biscuits filled with saucy chicken and melty cheese, brushed with buttery garlic seasoning for the perfect finish. Whether you make them full-size or bite-sized, they’ll be gone before halftime!

BBQ Chicken Bombs

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 cup BBQ sauce (plus extra for dipping)
• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese
• 2 (16 oz) cans refrigerated biscuit dough (8 count each)
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• Optional garnish: parsley or green onion

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, combine chicken, BBQ sauce, and shredded cheese.
3. Separate biscuit dough: For larger footballs → Use each biscuit whole (makes ~16 bombs). For mini footballs → Split biscuits in half (makes ~32 bite-size bombs).
   
4. Flatten dough into circles. Add 1–2 tbsp filling (depending on size). Wrap and pinch to seal. Roll gently into a football shape.
5. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
6. Mix butter, garlic powder, and smoked paprika; brush over bombs.
7. Bake until golden brown: Larger bombs: 15–18 minutes | Mini bombs: 12–14 minutes
8. Serve warm with dipping sauces of choice.

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