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Buffalo Chicken Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

The natural, earthy sweetness of sweet potato blends beautifully with the salty and spicy flavor of shredded buffalo chicken in this amazing buffalo chicken twice baked sweet potatoes recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 large (8 or more ounces) sweet potato
  • 1 large chicken breast, cooked and shredded (see notes)
  • ½ cup Frank's Original Red Hot Sauce OR my Homemade Hot Pepper Sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (omit for Whole30)
  • 2 teaspoons liquid aminos, coconut aminos (for Whole30), or tamari
  • 1 wedge Laughing Cow Creamy White Cheddar Cheese (omit for Whole30)
  • ½ teaspoon mineral salt
  • 2 tablespoons TJ's House Ranch Dressing (made with yogurt, not mayo; omit for Whole30)
  • cilantro, parsley, or celery leaves for garnish, optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400° F.
  2. Wash the sweet potato then, using a sharp paring knife, poke four or five holes in it. Place the potato on a parchment paper or silicone lined sheet pan or baking dish and pop in the oven for 40 minutes to an hour. The sweet potato is done when you can easily poke into it with a fork.
  3. Meanwhile, mix the cooked and shredded chicken, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid aminos or tamari together in a small bowl; set aside.
  4. Once the sweet potato is done, cut it in half then CAREFULLY (it will obviously be very hot) scoop out most of the meat from each half and place it in a clean bowl. Leave about ⅛ inch worth of meat in to prevent the skin from breaking.
  5. Using a fork or potato masher, mash the sweet potato meat. Squish in the cheese wedge and salt and stir until thoroughly mixed.
  6. Stuff the mashed sweet potato mixture evenly into the potato skins. Top each evenly with the chicken mixture.
  7. Return to the oven for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until good and hot.
  8. Drizzle with the ranch dressing, top with garnish, and serve.

Notes

  • You can cook the chicken while the potato is baking. To cook it, you can boil it in water (takes about 15 to 20 minutes), grill it, cook it in a pan, or cook it in the oven in a dish separate from the potato. Alternatively, you can buy an already cooked rotisserie chicken, remove the skin, and use one of the breasts.
  • boil
  • grill

Nutrition Information

Serving 1sweet potato Calories 223kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 1g (2%) Fiber 1g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1sweet potato
Calories 223kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 1g 2%
Fiber 1g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.