Street Corn Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Hot Honey Lime
Description
This recipe brings together Mexican street corn–inspired flavors with tender chicken and naturally sweet roasted sweet potatoes. The creamy, tangy corn topping and zesty hot honey lime sauce create the perfect balance of smoky, sweet, spicy, and citrusy notes.
Time Required
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potatoes
4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Chicken
2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or grilled)
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Street Corn Filling
1½ cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
⅓ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
½ cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese
1 tbsp lime juice
½ tsp chili powder
¼ tsp cumin
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 garlic clove, minced
For the Hot Honey Lime Sauce
3 tbsp honey
1–2 tsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp lime juice
Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings
Extra cilantro
Sliced jalapeños
Extra cheese
Avocado slices
Lime wedges
Instructions
Roast the Sweet Potatoes
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Bake 40–50 minutes until tender.
Prepare the Chicken
Heat a pan over medium heat.
Add shredded chicken, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Warm for 3–4 minutes and set aside.
Make the Street Corn Mixture
If using fresh or frozen corn, sauté briefly until lightly charred.
In a bowl, mix corn, mayo, sour cream, cheese, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic, and cilantro.
Stir until creamy.
Make Hot Honey Lime Sauce
Whisk honey, hot sauce, lime juice, and salt until smooth.
Assemble
Slice roasted sweet potatoes open and fluff insides with a fork.
Stuff with seasoned chicken.
Spoon over street corn mixture.
Drizzle with hot honey lime sauce.
Add optional toppings and serve warm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes. Roast sweet potatoes and prepare fillings separately. Store refrigerated up to 3 days and assemble before serving.
Can I make it healthier?
Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo, reduce cheese, or use air-fried chicken.
What protein alternatives work?
Grilled shrimp
Black beans (vegetarian option)
Ground turkey
Tofu or paneer
How spicy is it?
Mild to medium. Adjust hot sauce and chili powder to control heat.
Nutritional Information (Approx. per serving)
Calories: 480–520 kcal
Protein: 32g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fat: 18g
Fiber: 7g
Sugar: 14g