Honey BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (Print View)

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

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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

# Directions:

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. Pierce potatoes several times with a fork.
03 - Roast on prepared baking sheet for 40 to 50 minutes until fork-tender.
04 - While sweet potatoes roast, combine shredded chicken, honey BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a bowl until fully incorporated.
05 - Once sweet potatoes cool slightly, slice lengthwise and gently scoop out interior flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch border intact.
06 - Fold scooped sweet potato flesh into the chicken mixture and stir thoroughly.
07 - Distribute BBQ chicken mixture evenly among sweet potato boats. Top each with shredded cheddar cheese.
08 - Return stuffed potatoes to oven and bake for 5 to 7 minutes until cheese is melted.
09 - Remove from oven and top with sliced green onions and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in just about an hour, which means dinner on busy nights without sacrificing flavor or texture.
  • Stuffed sweet potatoes feel fancy enough to serve to guests but humble enough to eat alone while scrolling through your phone.
02 -
  • Don't skip the fork-pricking step; it prevents your potatoes from getting tough or bursting in the oven, which I learned the slightly messy way my first attempt.
  • Adding some of the scooped sweet potato flesh to the chicken mixture is a game-changer that keeps everything moist and binds flavors together beautifully.
03 -
  • Use rotisserie chicken from the grocery store if you want to cut prep time in half; nobody needs to know you didn't poach it yourself.
  • Taste your BBQ sauce straight from the bottle first; some brands run sweeter or tangier than others, and knowing yours helps you adjust the paprika and garlic powder accordingly.
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