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Barbecue Chicken Baked Sweet Potatoes
For a lightning-fast meal prep, try this healthy barbecue chicken baked sweet potato recipe. Make sure you’re really hungry when you make them — these puppies are filling.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 2 servings, 1 sweet potato and about ¾ cup chicken each
Calories 317 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 small sweet potatoes washed, pierced several times with a fork
- 1½ cups shredded cooked chicken breast boneless, skinless, warm
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce reduced-sugar, warm
- ¼ cup Quick Pickled Red Onions or 2 Tbsp. chopped red onions (optional)
- 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (for garnish; optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400° F.
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Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet. Pierce each sweet potato 3 to 4 times with a fork. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until tender.
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While sweet potato is baking, combine chicken and barbecue sauce in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside.
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Cut sweet potatoes in half lengthwise.
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Top sweet potatoes evenly Quick Pickled Red Onions and chicken mixture. Sprinkle evenly with parsley; serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
Look for barbecue sauce that has an ingredient list that does not contain artificial sweeteners, additives, or preservatives. There are many brands on the market that are sweetened with small amounts of honey, maple syrup, or molasses.
The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.