Honey BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

# Components:

→ 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

# Directions:

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 to 50 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.

02 - In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, honey BBQ sauce, honey, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly until chicken is evenly coated. Set aside.

03 - Once potatoes are cooked and cool enough to handle, cut them lengthwise down the center without cutting completely through. Gently fluff the flesh with a fork to create a cavity for the filling.

04 - Spoon the honey BBQ chicken mixture evenly into each sweet potato cavity. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese if using.

05 - Return stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven for 5 to 7 minutes until cheese is melted 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.

# Expert Advice:

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One main dish that feels indulgent without requiring chef skills or a grocery list longer than your arm.
The natural sweetness of the potato works as the perfect canvas, letting the honey BBQ chicken steal the show without overshadowing anything.
Completely gluten-free when you check your sauce bottle, and naturally adaptable for whatever dietary preferences are sitting around your table.

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Don't skip pricking those potatoes—I learned that the loud way when one exploded in my oven and taught me a lesson about steam pressure I'll never forget.
The size of your sweet potatoes matters more than you'd think; if one is significantly larger than the others, it'll still be cooking when the smaller ones are already getting cold.
Your BBQ sauce thickness depends on the brand, so taste before you commit—some need a touch more honey to balance, others need a tiny splash of water to loosen up.

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