Crafting these delicious stuffed sweet potatoes is a straightforward process that anyone can master. Here’s how:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pierce each one several times with a fork.
2. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle them with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
3. Bake the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until they are tender and the skins are slightly crispy.
4. While the sweet potatoes are baking, mix the shredded chicken with the BBQ sauce in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Then, carefully slice them open lengthwise and gently fluff the flesh with a fork.
6. Fill each sweet potato with the BBQ chicken mixture, then sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
7. Return the stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro before serving.

This recipe brings back memories of helping my abuela with dishes that didn’t require measuring, just a love for the process and the people it fed.