BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Delicious BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a hearty and flavorful meal featuring tender shredded chicken mixed with tangy BBQ sauce, nestled inside perfectly baked sweet potatoes and topped with fresh red onion and cilantro. This recipe is simple to prepare, combining oven baking and stovetop cooking for a satisfying and wholesome dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 4 sweet potatoes
BBQ Chicken
- 3 medium chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 8 ounces or more BBQ sauce
- salt and pepper, to taste
Toppings
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the sweet potatoes.
- Bake the sweet potatoes: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly, then poke each sweet potato 5-6 times with a fork or sharp knife. Place them on the baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes. Adjust the time if the sweet potatoes are unusually large or small.
- Cook the chicken: While the sweet potatoes are baking, heat avocado or olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes on one side.
- Simmer chicken with broth: Flip the chicken breasts, add the chicken broth to the pan, cover, and cook for an additional 7-10 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit and is fully cooked through.
- Shred the chicken: Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and shred it using two forks or a stand mixer until tender and pulled apart.
- Mix chicken with BBQ sauce: Transfer the shredded chicken to a bowl and stir in the BBQ sauce thoroughly until well combined.
- Assemble the stuffed sweet potatoes: Once the sweet potatoes have cooled slightly, slice each one in half lengthwise. Fill each half with the BBQ chicken mixture.
- Add toppings and serve: Top the stuffed sweet potatoes with sliced red onions and chopped cilantro for a fresh finish. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust baking time for sweet potatoes based on their size to ensure they are tender.
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken is fully cooked at 165°F for safety.
- Feel free to add extra BBQ sauce if you want a saucier filling.
- Substitute avocado oil with olive oil if preferred.
- This recipe works well with leftover cooked chicken as well.
- For added creaminess, top with a dollop of sour cream or shredded cheese if desired.
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