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  • BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes: Sweet, Smoky, Spectacular

    BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes: Sweet, Smoky, Spectacular

    Sweet potatoes are nature’s bowl.

    Roast them. Fluff them. Pile on BBQ chicken and crunchy coleslaw. Sweet. Smoky. Creamy. Crunchy. This is a one-potato meal that hits every note. No leftovers? Make two.

    Ingredients

    Serves 4.

    • 4 medium sweet potatoes
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie works)
    • ½ cup BBQ sauce (plus extra for drizzling)

    For the Coleslaw (Quick):

    • 2 cups shredded coleslaw mix
    • ¼ cup mayo
    • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tsp honey
    • Salt and pepper

    Optional toppings: Green onions, cilantro, pickled red onions

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    Step 1: Roast the Sweet Potatoes

    1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
    2. Poke sweet potatoes with a fork. Rub with olive oil and salt.
    3. Roast 40-50 minutes until tender.

    Step 2: Make the Coleslaw

    1. Mix coleslaw, mayo, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside.

    Step 3: Prep the BBQ Chicken

    1. Toss shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until coated.

    Step 4: Assemble

    1. Slit sweet potatoes open. Fluff insides with a fork.
    2. Stuff with BBQ chicken. Top with coleslaw.
    3. Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce.

    Step 5: Serve

    1. Sprinkle with green onions or cilantro. Eat with a fork. Or your hands. No judgment.

    Summary

    Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes

    Yield: 4 stuffed sweet potatoes

    Difficulty: Easy

    Storage Notes

    Fridge:

    Store components separately for 4 days. Assemble fresh for best texture.

    Reheat Potato:

    Microwave 2-3 minutes. Or oven at 375°F for 10 minutes.

    Pro Tip:

    Make a batch of BBQ chicken on Sunday. Stuffed sweet potatoes all week. You’re welcome.