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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Tender baked sweet potatoes loaded with shredded buffalo chicken, topped with avocado and green onions. A satisfying Whole30-compliant dinner that delivers bold heat with natural sweetness.

70 minEasyServes 4400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup Whole30-compliant hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot Original)
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil or avocado oil, melted
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 4 green onions (scallions), thinly sliced
  • 2 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil.

  2. 2

    Rub 4 scrubbed medium sweet potatoes with half the 2 tbsp melted coconut oil or avocado oil and a pinch of salt. Place on the baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, place 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a single layer in an oven-safe dish. Drizzle with the remaining coconut oil or avocado oil and season with 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, and 1 tsp salt.

  4. 4

    Bake the chicken alongside the potatoes for 22-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove and let rest 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Shred the cooked chicken with two forks. Toss thoroughly with 1/2 cup Whole30-compliant hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot Original).

  6. 6

    Slit each sweet potato open lengthwise and fluff the flesh. Load generously with the buffalo chicken.

  7. 7

    Top with 2 sliced ripe avocado and 4 thinly sliced green onions (scallions). Serve with 2 cut into wedges lime for squeezing.

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Questions

What oven temperature does Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes need?

For Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 50 minutes, in step 2. The target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why rest the meat in Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes?

Step 4 reads: "Remove and let rest 5 minutes." Heat drives the juices toward the center. The rest in step 4 lets them spread back out, so they stay in the meat instead of running onto the board when you cut.

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts in Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes?

Yes. Boneless thighs at the same weight are more forgiving and stay juicier. Give them two to four minutes longer; they are at their best around 175 F rather than 165 F. As written, the entry for Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes uses 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts.

Is Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes comes from 1/2 cup Whole30-compliant hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot Original). For a milder plate, start with half the buffalo sauce and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the buffalo sauce.

How much protein is in Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 10 g of protein in about 400 calories, alongside 65 g carbohydrate and 21 g fat, plus 18 g fiber and 391 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

How do I store and reheat Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes?

Refrigerate what is left of Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through. Potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so keep this one in the refrigerator.

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