BAKED SWEET POTATO | how to bake sweet potatoes perfectly

BBQ sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade BBQ sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar and preservatives.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: shredded rotisserie chicken

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Canned chicken is convenient and often less expensive.

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Regular potatoes are cheaper and can be used in a pinch.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly with a vegetable brush.

Dry the sweet potatoes with a paper towel.

Poke the sweet potatoes with a fork or knife about 5-6 times.

Place the sweet potatoes on a lined baking sheet.

Bake sweet potatoes for about 60-75 minutes, depending on size.

While the sweet potatoes bake, slice one red onion and chop fresh cilantro.

Heat 3 cups of shredded chicken in a saute pan on the stovetop.

Pour an entire bottle of Primal Kitchen barbecue sauce over the chicken and mix well.

Check if the sweet potatoes are done by poking with a knife; it should go through easily.

Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly, then slice one in half.

Add a pat of butter, salt, and pepper to the sweet potato.

Top with barbecue chicken, slices of red onion, and cilantro.

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