Description
Sizzling BBQ chicken baked potatoes bring Southern comfort right to your dinner table. Juicy chicken, melted cheese, and tangy barbecue sauce create a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F and thoroughly wash potatoes, piercing several times with a fork to allow steam release.
- Coat potato skins with olive oil, then generously season with salt and pepper for enhanced flavor.
- Arrange potatoes directly on center oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes until exterior is crisp and interior becomes tender when pierced.
- While potatoes roast, prepare chicken by cooking and shredding into fine, uniform pieces.
- Blend shredded chicken with BBQ sauce, ensuring each chicken strand is evenly coated for maximum flavor infusion.
- After potatoes complete baking, remove from oven and slice lengthwise, creating a gentle opening.
- Use a fork to delicately separate and fluff potato’s interior, creating space for filling.
- Generously fill each potato with saucy BBQ chicken mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over chicken, creating a melty, appealing topping.
- Return stuffed potatoes to oven for 5-7 minutes, allowing cheese to melt and become slightly golden.
- Garnish with fresh green onions, dollop of sour cream, and chopped cilantro for final presentation.
Notes
- Choose medium-sized potatoes with uniform shape for even cooking and consistent texture.
- Pierce potatoes thoroughly to prevent potential steam buildup and potential potato explosions in the oven.
- For extra crispy potato skin, rub olive oil and sprinkle kosher salt directly on the exterior before baking.
- Experiment with different BBQ sauce varieties like smoky, sweet, or spicy to customize flavor profile according to personal preference.
- Swap chicken with pulled pork or plant-based protein for alternative dietary options like vegetarian or gluten-free meals.
- Use low-fat cheese or Greek yogurt instead of sour cream to reduce overall calorie content and increase protein intake.
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked and reaches internal temperature of 165°F to guarantee food safety and prevent potential bacterial risks.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking process and reduce overall meal preparation time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-67 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg