Description
These BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are the perfect combo of sweet, smoky, and savory. Packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients, this easy meal is great for busy weeknights, meal prep, or lunch leftovers. Flavorful BBQ chicken sits atop soft, spiced sweet potatoes for a satisfying and wholesome dish.
Ingredients
1.5 lb sweet potatoes (2 very large sweet potatoes, about 24 oz after cooked)
2 tbsp maple syrup
½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
¼ tsp dried thyme
2 cooked chicken breasts (rotisserie chicken works well)
½ cup BBQ sauce (lower sugar, like Stubbs Original)
½ cup red onion, diced
2 scallions, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the whole sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack and roast for 45–60 minutes, or until tender.
Once cooked, scoop the sweet potato insides into a mixing bowl, leaving the skins intact.
Add the maple syrup, salt, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, and thyme to the sweet potato. Stir until well combined.
Scoop the sweet potato mixture back into the skins and arrange them in a casserole or baking dish.
Shred the cooked chicken breasts in another bowl. Add the BBQ sauce and diced red onion to the chicken and mix well.
Top each stuffed sweet potato with the BBQ chicken mixture.
Bake the stuffed sweet potatoes at 400°F (200°C) for 10–15 minutes or until heated through and slightly browned on top.
Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce and garnish with chopped scallions before serving.
Notes
You can use rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken for convenience. Try using a smoky or spicy BBQ sauce for a flavor twist. These reheat well and are great for meal prep. Serve with a side of roasted veggies or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato half
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg