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BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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  • Author: Charlotte
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 5 servings 1x

Description

These BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes make a delicious and hearty meal combining the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with savory barbecue chicken. Topped with optional quick-pickled red onions, Mexican street corn salad, and fresh cilantro, this recipe offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, ideal for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Sweet Potatoes

  • 5 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ¾ teaspoons salt (divided)

BBQ Chicken Filling

  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Optional Toppings

  • Quick-pickled red onions
  • Mexican street corn salad
  • Fresh cilantro (finely chopped)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare it for baking the sweet potatoes.
  2. Prep Sweet Potatoes: Poke holes all over each sweet potato using a large fork to allow steam to escape while baking. Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil and use your hands to rub it evenly over each one. Sprinkle each potato with ¼ teaspoon of salt to enhance flavor and aid in skin crisping.
  3. Bake Sweet Potatoes: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the sweet potatoes evenly spaced on it. Cover the potatoes loosely with a piece of aluminum foil to retain moisture while baking. Place in the oven and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the largest potato goes in easily, indicating they are fully cooked.
  4. Make BBQ Chicken Filling: While the potatoes bake, warm a large skillet over medium heat. Add shredded cooked chicken, barbecue sauce, honey, chili powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the chicken mixture is heated through and well coated with the sauce.
  5. Assemble and Serve: Once the sweet potatoes are baked, split them open carefully. Fill each potato with the warm BBQ chicken mixture. Top with quick-pickled red onions, Mexican street corn salad, and fresh chopped cilantro if desired for added flavor and freshness. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

  • You can substitute shredded rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Adjust the chili powder according to your preferred spice level.
  • If you don’t have Mexican street corn salad, replace it with a fresh corn salsa or omit entirely.
  • To make quick pickled red onions, thinly slice red onions and soak in a mixture of vinegar, sugar, and salt for at least 30 minutes.
  • Leftover stuffed potatoes can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: BBQ chicken, stuffed sweet potatoes, baked sweet potatoes, barbecue chicken recipe, healthy dinner, easy weeknight meals

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