Twice Baked Chicken Fajita Sweet Potatoes may not be the most keto-friendly meal as sweet potatoes are relatively high in carbohydrates. However, the overall keto-friendliness of the meal can depend on the portion size and the other ingredients used in the recipe.
If sweet potatoes are used in moderation, the meal can still be incorporated into a keto diet as long as the total daily carbohydrate intake is kept within the recommended range. Additionally, using lean protein like chicken, along with plenty of vegetables and spices, can make for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 whole medium-sized sweet potatoes, washed and scrubbed
- Olive oil
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 9 ounces chicken breast, sliced into strips
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 small bell peppers, sliced (colors of choice)
- ¼ cup black beans, washed and rinsed
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese (or cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 lime, juiced
- ¼ cup coriander/cilantro leaves
- 1 avocado to serve, diced (optional)
- Salsa to serve (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 220°C | 430°F. Spray a baking tray/sheet with nonstick spray and arrange sweet potatoes the tray. Roast for one hour in the oven, or until soft (check them after 40 minutes)
- While the sweet potatoes are cooking, add a small amount of oil to the pan; add the onions to a skillet/frying pan over medium-high heat. Once transparent (about 1-2 minutes), add the chicken, garlic and capsicum/peppers. Cook until the garlic is fragrant. Add in the seasonings and continue cooking until chicken is completely coated in the seasonings. Mix the beans through; take off heat and set aside
- Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven; allow them to cool for about 5 minutes until they are just warm enough to handle (not until they’re completely cold); and carefully slice them in half. Slice around the inside of the skin, leaving 1cm ‘wall’ around the inside of the skin. Slice small cubes into the flesh for easier removal. Scoop out the flesh and transfer it into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Set the skins aside.
- Add the chicken fajita mixture to the flesh in the bowl; mix it through until completely combined. Stir in the lime juice.
- Arrange the skins on the same baking tray/sheet, and stuff them with the fajita sweet potato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and the coriander/cilantro leaves. Put them back into the oven for 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbling and starting to brown (or place under the grill/broiler in the oven for golden, crispy cheese for 10 minutes).
- Serve with any leftover coriander/cilantro leaves, lime wedges, avocado pieces and smother in salsa dip.
**TO DO MEAL FOR ONE, DIVIDE THE INGREDIENTS BY 3.
This recipe originally appeared on iowaweightloss.com
