Looking for a delicious BBQ chicken side? You've come to the right place! Below we list all of our favorite BBQ chicken side dishes, including cozy potatoes, zesty salads, and flavor-packed vegetables.
BBQ chicken thighs are one of our favorite weeknight meals and we are always experimenting with different sides to pair with it. Below we've rounded up 15 dishes that pair deliciously with BBQ chicken so you know exactly what to make next time you want to make BBQ Chicken.
If you are looking for a BBQ chicken recipe, try our easy BBQ Baked Chicken Thighs. Our BBQ chicken thighs are tender and succulent on the inside, and sticky and crisp on the outside. Our recipe also includes instructions for both bone-in, skin-on and boneless, skinless thighs.
1. Elotes Style Corn with Furikake
Elotes Style Corn with Furikake
Elotes Style Corn with Furikake is inspired by Mexican street corn and flavored with Japanese ingredients. Enjoy it on the cob, cut into smaller servings, or cut off the cob and served as a salad. Regardless of how you prepare it, it will add a delicious umami crunch to your BBQ chicken dinner.
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2. Make a BBQ Chicken Salad
BBQ Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
BBQ Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing is a fresh and colorful salad that comes together in less than an hour. It combines tender BBQ chicken with crisp romaine, red onion, sweet corn, cotija cheese, cherry tomatoes, black beans, ripe avocado, and Crunchy Garlic Tortilla Strips. Toss it with healthy Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing for even more flavor!
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3. Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread with Miso
Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread with Miso
Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread with Miso is a moist and tender cheesy side with umami flavor. It’s a little sweet, has a hint of spicy, and goes perfectly with a cozy bowl of chili or or BBQ chicken.
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4. Bacon Cheddar Hasselback Potatoes
Bacon Cheddar Hasselback Potatoes
Bacon Cheddar Hasselback Potatoes are the perfect savory BBQ side. They feature crispy and fluffy potatoes, creme fraiche, cheddar, bacon, and chives. It's simple, but all the flavors together meld into one tasty treat.
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5. 10-Minute Sautéed Broccolini (Broccoletti)
10-Minute Sautéed Broccolini
Sautéed Broccolini is a nutrient-rich, tender version of broccoli that goes well with just about everything and takes just a few minutes to make. Simply cook the broccolini in olive oil and toss with garlic, red chili flakes, and lemon juice for extra flavor.
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6. Pan Fried Potatoes with Herbs
Pan Fried Potatoes with Herbs
Pan Fried Potatoes with Herbs are buttery, savory, and pair seamlessly with BBQ chicken. All you need are waxy potatoes, herbs, garlic, salt and pepper, and olive oil to make this one-pan side dish.
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7. Harvest Salad with Quinoa and Arugula
Harvest Salad with Quinoa and Arugula
Harvest Salad with Quinoa and Arugula is a healthy, hearty salad recipe that can be enjoyed all year long. It's adorned with fall flavors, including dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, and sharp goat cheese. It also only takes 25 minutes to make and can be enjoyed as a BBQ chicken side or appetizer.
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8. Sautéed French Green Beans with Furikake
Sautéed French Green Beans with Furikake
Sautéed French Green Beans with Furikake are a healthy, tasty side that can be enjoyed year round. The lemon juice brightens the fresh green beans, while the furikake adds umami. If you are looking for a quick, healthy side dish to impress with BBQ Chicken, Sautéed Green Beans with Furikake is the perfect recipe for you.
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9. Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan
Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan
Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan is an approachable, rich, and flavor-packed side. Not only is it bright and flavorful, it only takes a few minutes of prep, and cooks in the oven while you prepare the chicken.
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10. Miso Mashed Potatoes
Miso Mashed Potatoes
Miso Mashed Potatoes are a decadent and creamy side. They feature flavorful homemade miso butter, garlic, and sage and go perfectly with gravy or au jus. Add these crowd-pleaser potatoes to your BBQ Chicken meal.
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11. Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
Zesty Italian Pasta Salad is a hearty vegetarian side that's loaded with Mediterranean ingredients, including olives and sun-dried tomatoes. It takes less than 45 minutes to make and is perfect for a picnic, potluck, or lunch.
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12. Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts
Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts
Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts are seasoned and covered with olive oil and maple syrup, then roasted and tossed with your choice of rendered bacon or pancetta. The combination is rich and hearty.
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13. Spicy Kani Salad
Spicy Kani Salad
Spicy Kani Salad is a rich umami flavored salad featuring imitation crab, crunchy cucumbers, crispy panko, and spicy Kewpie mayo. Enjoy this 10-minute, flavor-packed as an appetizer or side for BBQ chicken.
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14. Furikake and Lemon Shishito Peppers
Furikake and Lemon Shishito Peppers
Furikake and Lemon Shishito Peppers are sweet, spicy, and add a little kick to your BBQ chicken dinner or whet your palate as a zesty appetizer. They only take 15 minutes to make and are loaded with umami flavor!
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15. Homemade Seasoned French Fries
Homemade Seasoned French Fries
Homemade Seasoned French Fries are crispy, fluffy, and delightfully flavorful. Learn how to make these easy fries with a handful of our favorite seasonings and serve them with our BBQ Chicken at your next barbeque!
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15 Best Sides for BBQ Chicken
Looking for a delicious BBQ chicken side? You've come to the right place! Below we list all of our favorite BBQ chicken side dishes, including cozy potatoes, zesty salads, and flavor-packed vegetables.
Servings: 4
Calories: 103kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb potatoes
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic sliced
- 3 tablespoon parsley minced
- 1 sprig thyme minced
- 1 sprig rosemary minced
Instructions
- Toss potatoes - In a mixing bowl, toss the potatoes in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Cook garlic - Heat a skillet on medium heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoons of olive oil. Once the olive oil heats, add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.4 cloves garlic
- Pan-fry potatoes - Add the potatoes to the pan and cover the skillet with a lid. Cook the potatoes for about 12-15 minutes until tender on the inside, stirring halfway through.
- Make potatoes crispy - Remove the lid and turn the heat up to medium-high. Cook the potatoes for an additional 5 minutes, or until the potatoes become golden and crispy.
- Season potatoes and serve - Remove from heat and toss with herbs. Serve warm if eating as a side or at room temperature if serving as a salad topping.3 tablespoon parsley, 1 sprig thyme, 1 sprig rosemary
Notes
If you do not have fresh herbs, dried herbs are fine. You can also substitute for herb de Provence.
Nutrition
Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 684mg | Potassium: 519mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 301IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
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