Honey BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (Printable Version)

Sweet potato boats filled with honey BBQ chicken, cheese, and fresh garnishes. Easy gluten-free comfort food.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Sweet Potatoes

01 - 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed

→ Chicken Filling

02 - 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
03 - 1 cup honey BBQ sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon honey
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Toppings

08 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional
09 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
10 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
11 - 1/4 cup sliced green onions
12 - 1/4 cup sour cream, optional

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Prick each sweet potato several times with a fork. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 40–50 minutes until tender when pierced.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, honey BBQ sauce, honey, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly.
03 - Once potatoes cool slightly, cut them lengthwise down the center without cutting completely through. Gently fluff the flesh with a fork to create a cavity for stuffing.
04 - Spoon honey BBQ chicken mixture evenly into each sweet potato. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese if desired.
05 - Return stuffed potatoes to oven for 5–7 minutes until cheese melts and filling is heated through.
06 - Remove from oven and top with red onion, cilantro or parsley, green onions, and a dollop of sour cream if desired. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one oven with minimal cleanup, and the sweet potatoes do most of the work for you.
  • The honey BBQ sauce gets all caramelized and sticky in the oven, creating these little pockets of flavor that cling to every bite.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and feels indulgent without being heavy, which is rare for comfort food.
  • You can make the chicken ahead and just stuff and bake when you're ready to eat.
02 -
  • Don't skip pricking the sweet potatoes before baking or they can burst in the oven, which is messy and startling.
  • Let the sweet potatoes cool for a few minutes before slicing or the flesh will be too soft to hold its shape.
  • If your BBQ sauce is on the thin side, simmer it on the stove for a few minutes to thicken it up before mixing with the chicken.
03 -
  • Roast extra sweet potatoes and keep them in the fridge so you can stuff them with whatever leftovers you have throughout the week.
  • A light drizzle of extra honey or a squeeze of lime juice right before serving wakes up all the flavors and adds a little brightness.
  • If you like things spicy, stir a teaspoon of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne into the chicken filling before stuffing.
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