AV Thomas Produce Sweet Potato Recipes
Easy Loaded BBQ Chicken Sweet Potatoes
It’s tough to top topped sweetpotatoes! Just bake them up, then turn them into a meal by loading them with whatever you like or have on hand. Kale and avocado, beef and beans, ham and pineapple. It’s all most definitely good.
That said, this particular combination is one of our favorites. Toppings include barbecue sauce-laced chicken and lots of melty cheese, plus red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Give it a try, then try your own combinations. You can’t go wrong with topped sweet potatoes. They’re easy, tasty, healthy, and endlessly adaptable!
Serves 4
Ingredients
Easy Loaded BBQ Chicken Sweet Potatoes
| 4 12 Ounce orange- or yellow/white-fleshed sweet potatoes, or a combination |
| 12 Ounces cooked chicken, shredded (for example, rotisserie chicken) |
| 1 Cup barbecue sauce, plus more for serving |
| 1 1/2 Teaspoons garlic powder |
| 1 1/2 Teaspoons onion powder |
| 6 Ounces smoked Gouda or Cheddar cheese, shredded |
| 1/4 Large red onion, thinly sliced |
| 1/2 to 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced |
| 1/2 Cup cilantro leaves and tender sprigs |
Easy Loaded BBQ Chicken Sweet Potatoes Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F. Arrange the sweet potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet and pierce each a few times. Bake until tender, 1 to 1 1/4 hours.
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Meanwhile, combine the chicken, barbecue sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to taste. Set aside.
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Split the potatoes and crimp the ends to form a pocket. Fill with the chicken mixture and top with the cheese. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and the chicken is warm, about 10 minutes.
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Top with the onion, jalapeno, and cilantro. Serve with additional barbecue sauce.