Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
In a large mixing bowl whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Add butter and cut into mixture using a pastry cutter or fork until butter is coated in flour and is the size of peas. Add in cheddar cheese, chives and stir to combine. Pour in milk and stir until mixture comes together.
Scoop dough out a heaping 1/4 cup of dough per biscuit. Space evenly on baking tray. Bake for 12 minutes. Brush with melted butter and return to the oven for 3 minutes or until tops are golden brown. Serve warm.