BBQ chicken, pineapple, red onion, barbecue sauce and cheese, all loaded up in a tender potato shell, and grilled on the barbecue! The perfect summer appetizer or picnic lunch.

I donโt think Iโve ever been more excited about grilling season than I am this year.
I donโt know why, but I suspect it has something to do with being on maternity leave since December last year. Iโve spent a good deal of time inside the house, caring for one or both kids, and when the weather started getting warmer I started to get a bit of cabin fever.
And though I love my kitchen, I spend a lot of time there, and so Iโm excited to get out of the kitchen this summer and bring you more grilling recipes!
As much as I love my nachos, I love that these are a meal in one if you need them to be. That, and that they can be made completely ahead of time, or partially ahead of time, which is perfect for entertaining. Check out the notes in the recipe for tips on how to prepare ahead of time!
So last summer, I was all about cooking and baking whatever I want, regardless of how hot the house would get. We didnโt have A/C, but I didnโt even care. I was all like, โIโm gonna make mac & cheese even though itโs 300 degrees out.โ
This year, Iโm really excited to not only grill meat, but all kinds of side dishes and complete meals as well. Like these BBQ Chicken Pizza Kebabs? One of my favorite new recipes!
Recipe notes:
This recipe would be perfect for Instant Pot Shredded Chicken or Crockpot Shredded Chicken!
This Pineapple Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce is what I use โ itโs one of our favorites!
Iโm the kind of person who hates having pieces of food leftover in the fridge that I donโt know how to use up. The extra cooked potato from these potato skins would be great for these Perogy-Stuffed Shells or Potato Salad!
If you donโt like pineapple or red onion, just leave it out. If you want to add some diced red pepper or some cooked bacon? Go for it! You can really use any amounts of filling ingredients that you like, and customize to your tastes.
Have leftover filling? Make a BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese or Quesadilla!
Grilled BBQ Chicken Potato Skins
Ingredients
- 8 medium potatoes
- 1 chicken breast cooked, chopped (or about 1 ½ cups cooked, diced chicken)
- 2 tbsp finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pineapple
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce see notes above for my favorite!
- 1 cup + ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Green onion or parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with tin foil. Bake potatoes whole for 40-60 minutes until tender (this will depend on the size โ they are done when a sharp knife goes in and out easily). You could also boil or grill the potatoes until cooked through. Set aside until cool enough to handle.
- In a medium bowl, combine chicken, red onion, pineapple, barbecue sauce, and 1 cup cheddar cheese.
- Slice each potato in half and scoop out the inside, leaving enough around the edge so that they are still sturdy enough to hold the filling (see picture). Spoon filling mixture into each potato half.
- Place on lightly grease nacho grilling platter (or suitable substitute).
- Preheat barbecue to 400 degrees F. Place grilling platter on the barbecue and grill for 10-12 minutes, until cheese is melted and potato skins are heated through.
- Serve with green onion or parsley as garnish, or drizzle with additional barbecue sauce if desired.
Notes
If you want to make them further ahead, you can bake your potatoes and leave them whole, in an airtight container or tin foil, and mix your filling and store in an airtight container, up to 24 hours in advance. Then simply half and hollow out your potatoes and fill them before grilling.
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Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says
We had little potatoes cups like this at a wedding we just went to and I thought ‘genius!’ I must make these to relive those delicious bites!
Ashley says
You definitely should! Thanks Meg!
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
Loaded potato skins are my favorite!! These look amazing! Pinning!
Becky | The Cookie Rookie says
Love these cute pics! These look DELICIOUS!
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
I totally hear you on the cabin fever–last winter seemed to last FOREVER when I was home on mat leave…and it was seriously cold, there were stretches of like 4 days where we just wouldn’t leave the house (there’s only so many times you can lap the mall!)
These potato skins look beyond amazing! And I can definitely see the benefit of grilling all sorts of things on the pan, I have been banned from the oven for the past week or so!
Melanie | Melanie Makes says
I can’t even guess how fast these would disappear at our house, Ashley! Love the looks of these and that grilling platter. Added it to my Amazon wishlist!
Ashley says
Haha, I know they were gone pretty quickly here! Thanks Melanie!
Amy @ A Healthy Life For Me says
This has to be the ultimate party appetizer!
LoveCompassionateLee says
O my goodness! This is such a flavorful option for a Saturday backyard lunch with friends. Thanks for the recipe, Ashley!
Happy Friday ๐
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Ashley says
Anytime! Thank you!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
These potato skins look SO SO good! That gooey cheese and with the bbq chicken! Yes please! Love that they are grilled too!
Ashley says
Thanks Kelly!
Kathy @ Olives & Garlic says
I love this. I want this. I am makng this on Sunday ๐
Ashley says
Haha, so you should! Thanks ๐
Stacey @ Bake Eat Repeat says
Those potato skins look fantastic and i love that they’re grilled! I’m so happy grilling season is here again – the best part being less dishes!
Ashley says
I hear ya! Thanks Stacey!
Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says
I get those looks at the grocery store all the time. Just wait until the girls are older and want to eat you out of house and home. And if you ever have a son…oh my. This boy of mine eats just as much as me and he is only 12. These potato skins sound and look delicious. I love that you made them on the grill too. Perfect for a family BBQ. ๐
Ashley says
Thanks Cyndi! My girl goes through phases of eating lots and not eating anything at all — my sister has two boys and I can’t believe how much they eat!
Dorothy Dunton says
Hi Ashley! YES! We don’ eat out often, but when we do I almost always order off the appetizer menu – that way I can have a variety of foods! And potato skins are one of my favorites! That sauce sounds wonderful – I’m all for sweet n’ sour. Of course I would add bacon to these just because it’s bacon! The platter would be so versatile, on he grill or in the oven – I think I NEED one.
Ashley says
Haha, bacon goes on everything! Thanks Dorothy! I’m all about appetizers that can be meals ๐
aimee @ like mother like daughter says
oh my goodness, yum! I have added bbq chicken to baked potatoes but never to potato skins. These look so yummy! And I think I need that nacho grilling platter!
Ashley says
I think I eat barbecue chicken on pretty much everything! Lol
Sara @ Bitz & Giggles says
I need a platter like that! Love those BBQ potato skins! I can just pop them right in my mouth, right, no cutting necessary? If a knife is needed, just look away. I can’t promise there will be leftovers.
Ashley says
Haha, we absolutely ate with our hands and no utensils! You might want to down them in a few bites, but let’s not make any more dishes than is necessary ๐
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
What a cool platter! Love how you used it ๐
Ashley says
Thanks Medha!
Tonia from TheGunnySack says
What an awesome product! I love grilling to and now I want to try making potato skins on the grill too!
Ashley says
You definitely should!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
I don’t know if I’ve ever made potato skins. These look fabulous! I’m sure they kids would inhale them all!
Happy Summer!
Ashley says
You definitely need to try them! One of my favorite appetizers to get creative with!
Heather - Butter & Burlap says
Girl, you ARE the recipe rebel! BBQ chicken potato skins?! HELLO! And that note about pineapple brown sugar bbq sauce?! Wowza. That sounds delicious! Great recipe, can’t wait to try it! I’ll have to check out that pan too, I could put that thing to good use!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Oh these potato skins are just calling my name! I love that you made these on the grill. Sounds extra delicious, especially with the barbecue sauce and cheese!
Ashley says
Thanks Gayle!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
O need that nacho grilling platter! But, I need these BBQ potato skins MORE!Ashley, I love potato skins and these are perfect to snack on – RIGHT NOW! Happy Friday!
Ashley says
Haha, thanks Shashi! Happy Friday to you!