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BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes: Healthy & Delicious Delight

BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a savory, sweet dish that brings comfort to weeknights and caters to healthy diets.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 stuffed potatoes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes Choose medium-sized for even cooking.
For the BBQ Chicken Filling
  • 2 cups Chicken Breasts Low in fat and high in protein.
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Ensure it's Whole30 compliant.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Can swap with vegetable broth for a vegetarian alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil or Olive Oil Can replace with any neutral oil.
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Sliced Red Onion Replace with scallions for a milder option.
  • 0.25 cup Chopped Cilantro Omit or substitute with parsley if desired.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • sauté pan
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Wash your sweet potatoes thoroughly, poke holes all over, and bake for approximately 60 minutes.
  3. Heat avocado oil in a sauté pan, season chicken with salt and pepper, and cook for about 5 minutes on each side.
  4. Remove chicken, let cool slightly, then shred into bite-sized pieces.
  5. Combine shredded chicken with BBQ sauce in a mixing bowl until well-coated.
  6. Carefully slice each sweet potato open, and spoon the BBQ chicken mixture into each potato.
  7. Top with sliced red onions and chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stuffed potatoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat with fresh toppings for best results.

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