Get ready to transform your boring weeknight dinner into a mouthwatering flavor explosion! 🔥 These BBQ Chicken Sloppy Joe Spuds are about to become your new obsession - imagine perfectly crispy baked potatoes stuffed with juicy, saucy BBQ chicken that'll make your taste buds dance with excitement. This recipe is the ultimate comfort food mashup that combines the classic loaded baked potato with the irresistible messiness of sloppy joes, creating a dish that's both incredibly satisfying and surprisingly easy to make.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Wash potatoes thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
- Pierce each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking. Rub potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Place potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-50 minutes until they are tender when pierced with a fork and the skin is crispy.
- While potatoes are baking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and diced onions.
- Cook chicken, breaking it into crumbly pieces, until no pink remains and it's fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- Drain any excess fat from the skillet, then stir in BBQ sauce, mixing thoroughly to coat the chicken completely.
- Once potatoes are done, carefully remove them from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Cut a lengthwise slit in each potato and gently squeeze the sides to open them up.
- Spoon the BBQ chicken mixture generously into each potato.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of each stuffed potato.
- Return potatoes to the oven for 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, let cool for 2-3 minutes, and serve hot.
Tips
- • For the crispiest potato skins, make sure to thoroughly dry your potatoes before rubbing with olive oil and don't skip the salt - it helps create that perfect crispy exterior. • Use a meat thermometer to ensure your ground chicken reaches 165°F for food safety and optimal flavor. • Choose a high-quality BBQ sauce that you love, as it will be the primary flavor enhancer in this dish. • If you want to add extra depth, consider mixing in some minced garlic or a dash of smoked paprika with the chicken. • For a lighter version, you can use ground turkey instead of chicken without losing any of the delicious flavor. • Let the potatoes rest for a few minutes after baking to make them easier to handle and stuff.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 420kcal
Carbohydrates: 55g
Protein: 28g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 85mg
