Description
A vibrant, spicy, and creamy gluten-free and dairy-free meal featuring baked sweet potatoes stuffed with a buffalo-coconut chicken mixture. This dish offers the rich texture of traditional buffalo wings without the dairy, making it perfect for dietary restrictions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (approx. 2 lbs / 900g)
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (300g)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 stalks green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup carrots, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and dry sweet potatoes, then prick them 4-5 times with a fork.
- Bake sweet potatoes directly on the rack or on a baking sheet for 40-45 minutes until soft. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- While potatoes bake, whisk together coconut milk, buffalo sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a bowl. Adjust heat to taste.
- In a separate bowl, combine shredded chicken, chopped celery, and carrots. Toss with half of the buffalo sauce mixture to create the filling.
- Slice baked potatoes lengthwise, leaving the bottom intact. Mash the inside flesh toward the edges to create a ‘boat’.
- Spoon the chicken filling generously into each potato. Drizzle with the remaining sauce.
- Return stuffed potatoes to the oven for 10 minutes to heat through and meld flavors.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure sweet potatoes are fully soft before mashing. If the filling is too wet, squeeze chicken dry. For a crispy top, sprinkle gluten-free panko or crushed tortilla chips before the final bake. Balance heat with a teaspoon of maple syrup if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed potatoes p
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 25
Keywords: buffalo chicken, stuffed sweet potatoes, gluten-free, dairy-free, healthy dinner, meal prep, spicy, comfort food