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Smoky BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes: 1 Glorious Dinner

BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
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Enjoy a delicious and smoky BBQ chicken stuffed sweet potato, a perfect weeknight dinner. This recipe combines tender, flavorful chicken with the natural sweetness of baked sweet potatoes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large sweet potatoes
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper (any color)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped chives, cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly. Pierce them a few times with a fork.
  3. Place the sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
  4. While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the chicken. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  5. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Add the chopped red onion and bell pepper to the skillet with the chicken. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
  7. Stir in the BBQ sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and coat the chicken and vegetables.
  8. Once the sweet potatoes are tender, carefully remove them from the oven. Let them cool slightly until they are safe to handle.
  9. Slice each sweet potato lengthwise down the middle, being careful not to cut all the way through. Gently fluff the inside with a fork.
  10. Spoon the BBQ chicken mixture into each sweet potato.
  11. Add your favorite toppings, if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra smoky flavor, you can grill the chicken before dicing and mixing with the BBQ sauce.
  • If you don’t have fresh onion or pepper, you can use dried onion flakes and dried bell pepper flakes by adding them with the BBQ sauce.
  • Feel free to experiment with different BBQ sauce flavors!

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