Honey BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (Print View)

Roasted sweet potatoes filled with honey BBQ chicken, melty cheese, and fresh herbs for a hearty, flavor-packed meal.

# Components:

→ Sweet Potatoes

01 - 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

→ Chicken Filling

04 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
05 - 1/2 cup honey BBQ sauce, gluten-free
06 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Toppings

08 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
09 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Rub each sweet potato with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Prick potatoes several times with a fork to allow steam to escape.
03 - Roast on the prepared baking sheet for 40 to 50 minutes, or until fork-tender.
04 - While potatoes roast, combine shredded chicken, honey BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a bowl, stirring until well combined.
05 - When sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice each lengthwise and gently scoop out some flesh to create a boat, leaving approximately 1/4 inch border.
06 - Add some of the scooped sweet potato flesh to the chicken mixture and stir together until incorporated.
07 - Fill each sweet potato boat with the BBQ chicken mixture and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
08 - Return stuffed sweet potatoes to oven and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, until cheese melts completely.
09 - Garnish with green onions and cilantro before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour but tastes like you've been in the kitchen all afternoon.
  • The sweet potatoes do most of the work while the oven does the heavy lifting.
  • You can prep this earlier in the day and pop it back in the oven right before eating.
02 -
  • Don't skip pricking the potatoes or they'll explode in your oven, which I learned the hard way and regretted for weeks.
  • If your BBQ sauce is very thin, drain some liquid from the chicken before mixing so the filling doesn't become soggy.
03 -
  • If you can't find medium sweet potatoes, smaller ones work fine but will roast faster, so check them around the 35-minute mark.
  • The smoked paprika is non-negotiable if you want that restaurant-quality depth, so don't skip it thinking you can add more BBQ sauce instead.
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