Korean garlic bread inspired stuffed chicken bakes

Crispy chicken stuffed with creamy garlic goodness? Say no more.

Yessss, the title is a bit of a mouthful. But trust me, once you’ve taken a bite you’ll understand why I couldn’t stop talking about these. 

Inspired by the iconic Korean cream cheese garlic bread that had previously taken over social media, these crispy chicken bakes take all those flavours and turn them into the ultimate comfort food. We’ve got juicy seasoned chicken, a crispy golden breadcrumb coating and a gloriously creamy Boursin filling that oozes out with every bite. I’m drooling just writing this. 

They’re crunchy on the outside, soft and garlicky in the middle and quite frankly one of the best things I’ve made in a long time. But anything that involves garlic and cheese usually becomes a staple in our house. 

What are Korean garlic bread inspired chicken bakes?

If you’ve never tried Korean garlic bread before, you’re in for a treat with this chicken dish. But I’d advise making the garlic bread too. Orrr you could try my star crossed garlic jacket potato, which was inspired by the same viral recipe. 

Traditionally, it’s soft bread stuffed with sweetened cream cheese before being dunked in a buttery garlic coating and baked until golden. It’s rich, creamy and completely addictive. The sugar aspect sounds a little odd, but it’s needed. 

This recipe takes those incredible flavours and gives them more of a savoury and chicken-based twist. Instead of bread, we’re wrapping a creamy garlic and herb cheese filling inside seasoned chicken mince before coating it in crispy breadcrumbs and frying until beautifully golden. Oh god, I’M DROOLING AGAIN. 

It’s everything you love about a chicken Kiev, crispy chicken burger and Korean garlic bread rolled into one ridiculously tasty dinner. What’s not to love about that?!

Easy filling ideas

Boursin makes life wonderfully easy because it’s already packed with garlic and herbs, but don’t feel like you have to stop there.

A few delicious alternatives include:

• Cream cheese mixed with hot honey and mature cheddar.
• Cream cheese with caramelised onions and Parmesan.
• Garlic and chive cream cheese.
• Jalapeños and cheddar for a spicy version.
• Mozzarella and pesto for a gooey Italian-inspired filling.

Once you’ve mastered the method, the filling possibilities are endless.

Ingredient swaps

Turkey mince works brilliantly if you’d prefer something a little leaner than chicken.

You can also use plain cream cheese and add your own favourite flavour combinations to make the recipe your own.

Serving suggestions

These crispy stuffed chicken bakes are delicious served with:

• Crispy fries or chunky chips.
• A fresh green salad to balance the richness.
• Garlic mayonnaise or spicy mayo for dipping.
• Homemade slaw.
• Corn on the cob.
• Roasted vegetables.
• Buttery mashed potatoes if you’re after proper comfort food.

FAQs

Can I use turkey mince instead of chicken?

Turkey mince works really well and cooks in much the same way as chicken mince.

Can I use plain cream cheese?

Plain cream cheese is a great base. Try mixing in garlic, herbs, hot honey, caramelised onions, grated cheddar or Parmesan to create your own flavour combinations.

Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes. Once breaded, the chicken bakes can be refrigerated for at least an hour to firm up before cooking, making them ideal for prepping ahead.

What should I serve with stuffed chicken bakes?

They’re lovely served with fries (homemade ideally), a salad, coleslaw, roasted vegetables or your favourite dipping sauces for the ultimate fakeaway dinner. You may as well go all out with these babies!