Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). This gets those potatoes on the right path to soft and fluffy.
Scrub the potatoes, then poke holes all over ’em with a fork. This lets steam escape while they cook.
Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle kosher salt all around. The skin gets crispy and tasty this way.
Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes. You want ’em tender when you poke ’em with a fork.
While baking, mix your chopped cooked chicken with BBQ sauce in a bowl. This is the filling and it’s gotta be saucy and rich.
Once the potatoes are done, take ’em from the oven and let ’em cool just enough you can handle them without burning your fingers.
Slice each potato lengthwise, then gently fluff the insides with a fork to make ‘em soft and airy.
Spoon the BBQ chicken mixture into each potato, then add any toppings you want like sour cream or shredded cheese. Chopped chives make it look and taste great.
Notes
Make sure the potato skins are crispy for added texture when serving.