With just the right amount of sweet and spicy, these Thai stuffed sweet potatoes are super satisfying plus an easy dinner solution for your busy weeknights.
Leftover or store-bought rotisserie chicken makes this dish a breeze to prepare.
Whenever my daughter tries a new diet, not that she needs it, I get dragged into trying it too. I do need it though. However, there are times I just want to be plump.
But, no. Whatever diet she's currently on is the best and so good for you and by golly, I better jump on that bandwagon, or I'm missing out.
And so for a while, we were: gluten-free, dairy-free, then Paleo (you're telling me cavemen didn't eat corn but they cooked with coconut oil and used almond flour...please), we tortured ourselves for the whole 30 days (on numerous occasions), we gave up meat, we only ate meat, whatnot, and so on.
Who comes up with all these diets and why do they keep changing on us what is healthy? Make up your minds, already! The only diet that ever worked for me was the UN diet.
On a positive note, we discovered some pretty yummy recipes. Easy ones without coconut aminos and some other, hard-to-pronounce, ingredients. We liked the Filipino breakfast torta, Greek quinoa salad, and Spanish garlic shrimp.
Another yummy one was this Thai stuffed sweet potatoes recipe. I modified and simplified the original recipe from PaleOMG. I replaced coconut oil with the regular (I swear, I don't hate coconuts), for those days when I just want to be plump.
Ingredients:
- sweet potatoes
- milk
- almond or peanut butter
- soy sauce
- chili garlic sauce (or sriracha)
- sesame oil
- honey
- red pepper flakes
- garlic
- salt
- olive or vegetable oil
- cooked chicken (leftover or rotisserie chicken)
- red bell pepper
- green onions
- Fresh cilantro or parsley to garnish (optional)
- Sour cream (optional)
Directions:
- Wash potatoes and cut off any dark marks on the skin. Poke a few holes with a fork or knife in sweet potatoes. Wrap each potato in a paper towel and microwave on high for about 10 minutes (depending on the size), until the potato is fork-tender.
- Meanwhile, place the milk, almond butter, soy sauce, garlic sauce, sesame oil, honey, red pepper flakes, garlic, and salt in a food processor and pulse until well mixed.
- Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add chopped chicken and red bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes then add green onions and stir in the sauce. Remove from the heat.
- Cut sweet potatoes down the middle, fill with the chicken mixture, and top with cilantro or parsley, if using.
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream and alongside salad greens, if desired.
Thai Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 medium, sweet potatoes (yams)
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup smooth almond or peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon chili garlic sauce, or sriracha
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken, leftover or rotisserie chicken
- 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 green onions, chopped
- Fresh cilantro or parsley to garnish, optional
- Sour cream, optional
Instructions
- Wash potatoes and cut off any dark marks on the skin. Poke a few holes with a fork or knife in sweet potatoes. Wrap each potato in a paper towel and microwave on high for about 10 minutes (depending on the size), until potato is fork tender.
- Meanwhile, place the milk, almond butter, soy sauce, garlic sauce, sesame oil, honey, red pepper flakes, garlic, and salt in a food processor and pulse until well mixed.
- Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add chopped chicken and red bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes then add green onions and stir in the sauce. Remove from the heat.
- Cut sweet potatoes down the middle, fill with the chicken mixture and top with cilantro or parsley, if using.
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream and alongside salad greens, if desired.
Richard Benchimol says
Funny, I never though of stuffing a sweet potato before. Will give it a whirl, thanks.
Jas says
Thanks, Richard!
Albert Bevia says
Oh my goodness! these stuffed potatoes look insane good! I have been consuming loads of sweet potatoes lately, but have never thought of making them in this way, I love this recipe, so many amazing flavors you used here...top-class stuff
Jas says
Gracias, Albert! Much appreciated. Even though I'm not a huge fan of sweet potatoes, I can eat this dish often. Soo good.
Btw, your paella recipe looks delicious! I know my husband would inhale it in one sitting and I wouldn't mind giving it a try although I don't like shrimp. But you sold it to me, ha! Couldn't find a way to leave a comment on your blog, though.
Sheri says
Thanks for sharing at the To Grandma’s House We Go DIY, Crafts, Recipes and more Wednesday link party!
Jas says
Thank you, Sheri!
Miz Helen says
Your Thai Stuffed Sweet Potato is a great recipe, looks delicious! Your post is awesome and thanks so much for sharing it with us at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great week and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
Jas says
Thanks so much. Have a lovely week!
Marilyn Lesniak says
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Jas says
You made my day, Marilyn! Thanks a bunch! x
Of Goats and Greens says
Neat idea, making a Thai infused stuffed sweet potato. Looks enticing!
Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday.
Jas says
Thank you so much!
Jann Olson says
Very interesting and unusual! I love sweet potatoes. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Jas says
Agreed. And the flavors are meant to be together. 🙂
Antonia (Zoale) says
I am not a huge fan of sweet potatoes, but these look really good. I will have to give these a try. Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday!
Jas says
Sweet potato fries are as far as I go with sweet potatoes, but this dish is truly delicious. 🙂
Gary says
can this be reheated
Jas says
Absolutely!
Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food says
"Those days when I just want to be plump." LOL, that's SO me today!!! I've had the flu, and after a few days of eating very little I'm ready to dive face-first into something delicious like these stuffed sweet potatoes!!! What a great idea for using up rotisserie chicken—I always seem to have some in the fridge!
Jas says
I hope you feel better soon, Michelle! This flu season needs to end pronto. Thanks for stopping in!
Leslie says
OMG, I laughed so hard at your comment on cavemen diets! That's pretty much the way I feel about most diets these days. If I go on one, I know it's just for the aesthetics. Healthy is all about balance. (That, and I just can't give up my sweets!) This recipe, however, does look like exactly the kind of meal I would LOVE to have on any diet. Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
Jas says
Diets are ridiculous sometimes, aren't they? And we believe everything we read. I totally agree with you. Everything in moderation.
Natalie says
This sounds absolutely amazing. I'm such a huge fan of sweet potatoes. Especially whole baked ones , like this here. I love all the flavours so this is a MUST try for me. Yum!
Jas says
Thank you, Natalie! I'm so happy you like it. XO
April J Harris says
We love sweet potatoes, Jas, and I'm always looking for healthy and delicious ways to serve them. Your Thaii Stuffed Sweet Potatoes definitely fit the bill! Pinning this lovely recipe and sharing on Twitter too. Thank you so much for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Have a wonderful weekend!
Jas says
April, thank you so much for your kindness! You're an angel! XO
DIY Home Sweet Home says
This looks delicious. My family loves sweet potatoes and we eat them almost on a weekly basis. I’m always looking for new ideas to change things up.
Jas says
Thank you! I hope you'll like these 🙂
lisa says
We love sweet potatoes, but I just put butter and brown sugar on them. Next time, I'm going to try this recipe because it looks divine. Thanks so much for sharing!
Jas says
Lisa, it took me a long time to acquire the taste for sweet potatoes but I still don't like the sweet version of it. Isn't it strange? Especially that I have the sweetest tooth ever. LOL
Libby @ Beauty Without Within says
I will be trying this recipe. There are so many great ways to use the sweet potato, and this may become one of our favorites. Thanks
Jas says
I hope you like it just as much as we do, Libby. Besides sweet potato fries, I'm not a big fan but this recipe is the bomb! 🙂
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook says
What a lovely way to enjoy sweet potatoes! This sounds like a perfect recipe for me! Thanks for sharing, jas! x
Jas says
The flavors are perfect together! Hope you give it a try, Jhuls. x