Baked potatoes weren't topped with meat until 1980s steakhouses needed cheap ways to use leftover proteins.
Loaded Barbecue Chicken Potatoes
Get ready to elevate your meal prep game with these mouthwatering Loaded Barbecue Chicken Potatoes! Each fluffy potato is generously piled high with tender, shredded barbecue chicken, zesty cheese, and a sprinkle of fresh green onions for that perfect crunch. Packed with protein and fiber, this dish is not only a feast for your taste buds but also a wholesome option to keep you fueled throughout the week!
Prep
20
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
5
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 5🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 6 cloves of freshly peeled garlic
- 900 G or 1.9 lb of any allrounder potato (31.8 oz)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 900 G or 1.9 lb of boneless and skinless chicken breast (1.98 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 150 g or 5.2 oz of mozzarella cheese (5.29 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 and 1/2 tbsp or 30 ml of olive oil (22.5 ml)
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons or 30 ml of olive oil (7.5 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(8)
- 1 tablespoon each of dried oregano (15 ml)
- 1 teaspoon each of dried oregano (5 ml)
- 1 tablespoon each of dried thyme (15 ml)
- 1 teaspoon each of dried thyme (5 ml)
- 1 teaspoon each of onion and garlic powder (5 ml)
- 1 teaspoon each of onion powder (5 ml)
- salt and cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon each of smoked paprika (5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- half a cup or about 125 G of your favorite barbecue sauce (120 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Wash and dice the potatoes into bite-size pieces.
- 2
In a bowl, add onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, dried thyme, olive oil, salt, and cracked black pepper to the diced potatoes and mix well.
- 3
Cook the potatoes in an air fryer at 200°C for about 22 minutes.
- 4
Slice the chicken breast into thin strips and then dice into bite-sized pieces.
- 5
In the same bowl as the potatoes, add the chicken and grated garlic, along with onion powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and cracked black pepper, and mix well.
- 6
In a large pan, heat olive oil and add the chicken, cooking for about 5 to 6 minutes until cooked through.
- 7
Add barbecue sauce to the cooked chicken and mix for about a minute.
- 8
Combine the cooked potatoes with the chicken in the pan and coat with the barbecue glaze.
- 9
Sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese on top and cover to melt for about a minute.
- 10
Serve and optionally garnish with remaining mozzarella cheese and barbecue sauce.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cut potatoes to uniform 3/4-inch cubes because consistent sizing ensures even cooking - smaller pieces will burn while larger ones stay raw in the 22-minute air fryer window.technique3/4-inch cubes
- ✓Preheat your air fryer to 200°C for 3-4 minutes before adding potatoes because starting with a hot basket creates immediate Maillard reaction for crispy exteriors.timing3-4 minutes preheat
- ✓Pat potatoes completely dry after washing and let them sit 5 minutes before seasoning - excess moisture creates steam that prevents the crispy texture air frying is meant to achieve.technique5 minutes drying time
- ✓Cook chicken to exactly 165°F internal temperature, then immediately add barbecue sauce while the pan is still hot so the sugars caramelize without burning the meat.timing165°F internal temp
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of oil to seasoning when coating ingredients because this creates proper adhesion for spices while preventing oversaturation that makes food greasy.ingredient2:1 oil to seasoning ratio
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