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This BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato is the Perfect Weeknight Dinner

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Richmond chapter.

As a college student, time and money are always in short supply. This yummy 3-ingredient recipe is quick, inexpensive and healthy too — AKA the weeknight dinner trifecta.

BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 40 minutesTotal time: 50 minutesServings:2 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.

  2. cut

    Cut sweet potato lengthwise and place facedown on a greased or non-stick baking sheet.

  3. bake

    Place potato in the oven, and bake for 30-40 minutes or until tender.

  4. bbq

    While potato is baking, cook and shred chicken breast.

    When potato is almost done, pour your favorite BBQ sauce into a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds.


  5. Combine BBQ sauce and shredded chicken.

  6. combine

    Wait until cool enough to handle, then scoop out centers of potato halves.

    Spoon BBQ chicken mixture into potatoes.

    #SpoonTip: Garnish with cilantro to make it look extra classy.

  7. beauty shot

    Serve immediately and enjoy.