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    The Heirloom Pantry » Recipe Index » Sides

    15 Best Sides for BBQ Chicken

    Published: May 25, 2022 · Modified: Nov 21, 2022 by Kathleen Higashiyama · The following content may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, we receive a commission.

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    List of 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.

    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

    Elote-style corn with furikake and kewpie mayo on a plate flatlay.
    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 Broiled Chicken and Greek Yogurt Ranch in a white oval platter
    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 sliced on plate with butter and honey.
    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 on cutting board.
    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)

    Closeup of easy delicious charred broccolini/broccoletti on a plate with seasoning, lemon wedges, and chili flakes.
    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

    potatoes roasting in a pan with spoon
    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 and lemon slices on plate.
    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 Green Beans with Furikake with lemon wedges on plate.
    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 and Lemon on plate.
    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 in a white le creuset dutch oven.
    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

    Pasta salad with Italian ingredients in bowl flatlay.
    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 Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta in bowl flatlay.
    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

    Chopsticks lifting a bite of Spicy Kani Salad out of a blue Japanese bowl.
    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

    Shishito Peppers with furikake and lemon on plate flatlay.
    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

    Classic seasoned french fries with garlic powder, dried basil, paprika, and ketchup on a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    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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    All of the above sides will add a delicious new dimension to your BBQ chicken dinner. If you made and enjoyed any of these sides, please rate this post and comment below.

    List of 15 best sides for BBQ chicken.
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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.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Sides
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 103kcal
    Author: Kathleen Higashiyama

    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.
      1 lb potatoes, 3 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon fresh ground black 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
    Keyword: BBQ chicken sides, healthy sides for BBQ chicken, side dishes for BBQ chicken, sides BBQ chicken, sides for chicken, sides with BBQ chicken, sides with chicken
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    Kat Higashiyama and Alec Totto are recipe developers, food photographers, and the authors behind The Heirloom Pantry. Since 2017, they have shared recipes inspired by their Japanese and Italian heritage and California and Hawaii roots. They reside in San Jose with their two dogs, Peeps and Paisley. Read More…

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