BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Delicious BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes featuring tender shredded chicken coated in tangy BBQ sauce, nestled inside perfectly baked sweet potatoes. This healthy, naturally gluten-free meal is quick to prepare, combining savory flavors with bright red onion and fresh cilantro toppings for an easy, no-fuss dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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 oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to allow it to reach the perfect temperature for baking the sweet potatoes.
- Bake sweet potatoes: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Wash each sweet potato thoroughly, then poke them 5-6 times with a fork or sharp knife. Arrange on the baking sheet and bake for about 60 minutes, adjusting the time based on their size until tender.
- Cook chicken: While sweet potatoes bake, heat avocado oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in the pan. Cook for 5 minutes on one side.
- Simmer chicken: Flip the chicken breasts, add the chicken broth, then cover the pan. Cook for an additional 7 to 10 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is fully cooked.
- Shred chicken: Remove the chicken from the pan and shred it using two forks or a stand mixer for even texture. Transfer shredded chicken into a bowl.
- Mix with BBQ sauce: Combine the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
- Assemble stuffed sweet potatoes: When the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice each in half lengthwise. Spoon the BBQ chicken mixture into each half, then garnish with sliced red onion and chopped cilantro.
Notes
- Adjust baking time depending on the size of your sweet potatoes; larger potatoes may need longer to become tender.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken doneness to ensure safety and juiciness, aiming for 165°F.
- For added flavor, consider using your favorite BBQ sauce variety, whether smoky, spicy, or sweet.
- Leftover stuffed sweet potatoes can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
- To speed up shredding, a stand mixer with a paddle attachment works best if available.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free, paleo, and compliant with Whole30 guidelines.
