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BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

These BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and hearty meal, perfect for any night of the week. The sweet potatoes are baked to perfection and stuffed with a savory BBQ chicken mixture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes Scrubbed and dried
  • 2 tbsp olive oil For drizzling
  • 1 tsp salt To taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper To taste
BBQ Chicken Filling
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use rotisserie or leftover chicken
  • 0.5 cup BBQ sauce Your favorite brand
Toppings
  • 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped For garnish
  • 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped For garnish
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese For topping
  • 0.5 cup sour cream For drizzling
  • 1 tbsp lime juice For a fresh, tangy flavor

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Scrub the sweet potatoes under cold running water, removing any dirt, and pat them dry with a paper towel.
  3. Use a fork to prick the sweet potatoes a few times on each side.
  4. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, ensuring they’re not touching each other.
  5. Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the sweet potatoes, rubbing it in with your hands to coat the skin.
  6. Sprinkle the salt and black pepper evenly over the sweet potatoes.
  7. Bake the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for about 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
  8. While the sweet potatoes are baking, mix the shredded chicken with the BBQ sauce in a medium bowl.
  9. Finely chop the red onion and cilantro, setting them aside for later.
  10. Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool slightly.
  11. Cut a slit lengthwise down the center of each sweet potato, being careful not to cut all the way through.
  12. Gently push the ends of each sweet potato towards each other to open them up.
  13. Fluff the inside of each sweet potato with a fork to create space for the filling.
  14. Spoon the BBQ chicken mixture into each sweet potato, dividing it evenly.
  15. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the BBQ chicken in each sweet potato.
  16. Return the stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  17. Once the cheese is melted, remove the stuffed sweet potatoes from the oven.
  18. Top each stuffed sweet potato with the chopped red onion and cilantro.
  19. Drizzle sour cream over the stuffed sweet potatoes.
  20. Finish by squeezing lime juice over the top for a fresh, tangy flavor.

Notes

These stuffed sweet potatoes are great for a quick dinner. You can substitute the chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.