What’s the perfect complement to juicy grilled chicken? Delicious side dishes for grilled chicken, of course. Whether you’re firing up the grill for a backyard barbecue or cooking up a quick weeknight dinner, the right Grilled Chicken Sides can take your chicken to the next level. 

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From classic potato salad to refreshing cucumber and tomato salad, there are plenty of options to suit every taste and occasion. Get ready to fire up your taste buds and discover the ultimate sides for grilled chicken.

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Best Sides for Grilled Chicken

There are many sides that can be served with grilled chicken. If you need more ideas, check out these sides dishes.

There are countless options for sides with grilled chicken that are both delicious and easy to prepare. From cheesy potatoes to grilled veggies, buttered noodles to bacon deviled eggs, the possibilities are endless. 

Don’t be afraid to mix and match flavors and ingredients to create your own unique grilled chicken feast. So fire up that grill and get ready to enjoy some mouth-watering easy side dishes.

For grilled chicken that will make your taste buds dance with joy. We even like making oven baked potato wedges and sweet potato fries.

1. Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

Quick and easy to make, this Air Fryer Baked Potatoes recipe is a lifesaver for busy weeknights. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and loaded with your favorite toppings. these potatoes are a match made in heaven with succulent grilled BBQ chicken.

Top with sour cream for a delicious topping.

Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
This is a must-try and such an easy and tasty side dish for busy weeknights.
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

2. Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

Get ready to enjoy the perfect grilled chicken side dish in record time with this Instant Pot Baked Potatoes recipe. Perfectly seasoned and loaded with your favorite toppings, these spuds are a must-try for any grilled chicken feast.

Instant Pot Baked Potatoes
Enjoy this tasty instant pot baked potatoes recipe in 15 minutes.
Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

3. Crockpot Baked Potatoes

Who says you need an oven to enjoy delicious baked potatoes? With these Crockpot Baked Potatoes, you can savor all the tastiness of this classic grilled chicken side dish. Without turning on your oven.

Crockpot Baked Potatoes
This is the perfect recipe to make a tender and delicious but simple side dish without heating your kitchen, just sit back and let the slow cooker do all the work.
Crockpot Baked Potatoes

4. Roasted Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

Spice up your grilled chicken with the flavors of Roasted Tomato and Mozzarella Salad. This dish takes the classic Caprese salad to the next level. By roasting the tomatoes to perfection and adding creamy, fresh mozzarella.

Drizzle with balsamic vinegar for delicious flavor.

Roasted Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
Jazz up Caprese salad with this Roasted tomato and mozzarella salad where the tomatoes are roasted to perfection.
Roasted Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

5. Cucumber Tomato Salad

Get ready to fall in love with the refreshing flavors of Cucumber Tomato Salad – the ultimate grilled chicken side dish. Perfect for potlucks or any occasion, this salad is a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone wanting more.

Cucumber Tomato Salad
This quick and easy salad recipe is the perfect summer side dish! It will be your new go-to for potlucks.
Cucumber Tomato Salad

6. Creamy Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Looking for a budget-friendly and creamy side dish to pair with your grilled chicken? Try this delicious Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad. Loaded with fresh ingredients and spices, this salad is the perfect match for succulent grilled chicken.

Creamy Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Creamy cucumber tomato salad is an easy-to-make and creamy recipe packed with fresh ingredients and spices.
Creamy Cucumber and Tomato Salad

7. Foil Pack Grilled Mushrooms

Calling all mushroom lovers. Take your grilled chicken to the next level with Foil Pack Grilled Mushrooms. The ultimate side dish that is easy to make and packed with flavor.

We have even made foil pack brussel sprouts seasoned with paprika and garlic powder for a delicious side.

Foil Pack Grilled Mushrooms
If you love mushrooms as a side dish, then serve these Foil Pack Grilled Mushrooms that are easy to make and simple to season.
Foil Pack Grilled Mushrooms

8. Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

Looking for a simple yet delicious side dish to pair with your grilled chicken? Try these Grilled Portobello Mushrooms. These mushrooms are marinated in a simple seasoning before being grilled to perfection. Resulting in a mouth-watering side dish that will take your grilled chicken to the next level.

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms are marinated with simple seasoning and then grilled to perfection. Easy and delicious side dish.
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

9. Baked Mac and Cheese

With a delicious breadcrumb topping that will make your taste buds dance. This Southern classic is the perfect side dish for any grilled chicken meal. So why not indulge in the ultimate comfort food and try this amazing Baked Mac and Cheese recipe today?

Baked Mac and Cheese
This easy Baked Mac and Cheese recipe is so creamy and cheesy. Plus, the delicious bread crumb topping makes this Southern mac and cheese simply amazing!
Baked Mac and Cheese

10. Broccoli Cranberry Salad

This savory and sweet Broccoli Cranberry Salad is bursting with amazing flavors in every bite. With the best dressing and simple preparation, it’s the perfect complement to any grilled chicken meal.

Broccoli Cranberry Salad
Broccoli cranberry salad is savory and sweet with amazing flavor in each bite, thanks to the best dressing and it is so simple to make.
Broccoli Cranberry Salad

11. Creamy Broccoli Salad

Whether you’re serving it at a barbecue or a family dinner. This salad is sure to be requested over and over again. So why not give your taste buds a treat and try this amazing Creamy Broccoli Salad recipe today? Add shredded carrots for added crunch.

Creamy Broccoli Salad
This broccoli salad recipe combines all of the flavors you love, crunchy, sweet, and salty into one amazing salad!
Creamy Broccoli Salad

12. Creamy Cucumber Salad

With its creamy and tangy flavors, this Creamy Cucumber Salad is the perfect complement to any grilled chicken meal. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also easy on the wallet. Making it a great option for any cookout or family dinner.

Creamy Cucumber Salad
It is a creamy and tangy dish that can easily feed a crowd while sticking to a budget.
Creamy Cucumber Salad

13. Grilled Sweet Potatoes

Looking for a simple and healthy side dish to serve with your grilled chicken? Why not try Grilled Sweet Potatoes? Not only are they delicious, but they’re also a great source of vitamins and fiber.

Grilled Sweet Potatoes
If you need a simple and healthy side dish for the grill, make Grilled Sweet Potatoes where all you have to do is slice, season, and grill.
Grilled Sweet Potatoes

14. Oven Roasted Vegetables

Get your daily dose of vegetables with this easy and delicious Oven Roasted Vegetables recipe. Perfect as a grilled chicken side dish or as a healthy snack. These veggies are lightly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside.

Oven Roasted Vegetables
Roast veggies taste lightly crisp on the outside, and tender and caramelized on the inside, as the oven brings out their natural sweetness, making them appealing to picky eaters.
Oven Roasted Vegetables

15. Crockpot Corn Chowder

Looking for a comforting and delicious side dish to go with your grilled chicken? Try this Crockpot Corn Chowder. Packed with tender potatoes, sweet corn, crispy bacon, and a creamy broth. This soup is perfect for chilly nights or a cozy weeknight meal.

Crockpot Corn Chowder
Crock Pot Corn Chowder is loaded with tender potatoes, corn, bacon and a creamy broth.
Crockpot Corn Chowder

16. German Potato Salad

Elevate your grilled chicken game with this tangy and savory German Potato Salad. This delicious and unique twist on the classic potato salad is a must-try for any backyard barbecue.

German Potato Salad
If you prefer a mustard-based potato salad, this is the recipe to try as the delicious combination of ingredients makes for the perfect potato salad.
German Potato Salad

17. Traditional Potato Salad

This homemade Traditional Potato Salad is packed with flavor and is the perfect complement to any grilled chicken meal. Say goodbye to store-bought potato salad and hello to the absolute best potato salad you’ve ever had.

Traditional Potato Salad
This recipe has the perfect blend of mayonnaise, sweet pickles, spices, and more for such a flavorful potato salad.
Traditional Potato Salad

18. Oven Roasted Parmesan Asparagus

Get ready to enjoy the best asparagus you’ve ever tasted. This Oven Roasted Parmesan Asparagus is easy, cheesy, and perfect for a grilled chicken side dish.

Oven Roasted Parmesan Asparagus
It is so flavorful that even your kids will love it. Plus, we have the best tips and tricks to get the perfect asparagus that is not soggy.
Oven Roasted Parmesan Asparagus

19. Roasted Parsnips

These Roasted Parsnips are easy to make and bursting with natural sweetness cooked to perfection in the oven. Plus, they make the perfect accompaniment to any grilled chicken dinner, making it a winning combination every time.

Roasted Parsnips
These incredibly simple Roasted Parsnips have a natural sweetness that caramelizes in the oven for a delicious flavor.
Roasted Parsnips

20. Farro Salad

Looking for a tasty and healthy side dish for your grilled chicken? Packed with a nutty flavor and chewy texture. This Farro Salad is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or as a delicious side for any grilled chicken dinner.

Farro Salad
Farro adds a delicious chewy texture and nutty flavor to this fresh, versatile salad recipe.
Farro Salad

21. Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole

Craving some comfort food to go with your grilled chicken? Than make this Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole. With its mouth-watering combination of savory flavors and hearty texture, this dish is sure to be a hit.

Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole
Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole is a delicious and hearty casserole recipe that combines our favorite sloppy joe recipe with a cornbread topping.
Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole

22. Cornbread Sausage Stuffing

With its rich and savory flavors, this Cornbread Sausage Stuffing is the ultimate grilled chicken side dish. Made with simple ingredients and bursting with deliciousness. It’s sure to become a crowd favorite at your next cookout or dinner party.

Cornbread Sausage Stuffing
Cornbread Sausage Stuffing is the ultimate holiday side dish that is rich, savory, and made with simple ingredients.
Cornbread Sausage Stuffing

23. Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread

Spice up your grilled chicken with this Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread. It’s the perfect side dish with a kick of heat and a touch of sweetness.

Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread
Jazz up traditional cornbread with this simple-to-make Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread recipe that has the perfect combination of sweet and spicy.
Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread

24. Easy Macaroni Salad

Looking for the perfect side dish to pair with your grilled chicken? Try this delicious Easy Macaroni Salad recipe. Loaded with savory veggies, gooey cheese, and more, this dish is perfect for potlucks, BBQs, and any other occasion.

We love this pasta salad side dish.

Easy Macaroni Salad
This Easy Macaroni Salad Recipe is my go-to dish because it is loaded with lots of delicious veggies, cheese, and more!
Easy Macaroni Salad

25. Green Bean Casserole With Bacon

This easy-to-make side dish is bursting with delicious flavor. From the simple ingredients and the addition of crispy bacon. Perfectly complementing your grilled chicken, this Green Bean Casserole With Bacon will be a hit at your next gathering.

Green Bean Casserole with Bacon
Bacon takes this classic recipe to the next level and it adds flavor and an extra crunch to the green bean mixture.
Green Bean Casserole with Bacon

26. Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole

Looking for a quick and easy grilled chicken side dish? Try this Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole. It is a classic recipe that you can make in no time.

Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole
The layers of cream of mushroom soup, green beans, and French Onions make this side so delicious.
Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole

27. Crockpot Green Bean Casserole

Looking for an easy and delicious grilled chicken side dish that won’t take up any oven space? Look no further than this Crockpot Green Bean Casserole. Just toss the ingredients in your slow cooker and let it do the work for you.

Crockpot Green Bean Casserole
Free up the oven this holiday season with this amazing crock pot green bean casserole recipe that is so easy to make.
Crockpot Green Bean Casserole

28. Cheesy Green Bean Casserole

This delicious grilled chicken side dish adds a layer of ooey-gooey melted cheese to the classic recipe. Making it even more flavorful and satisfying. It’s the perfect addition to any dinner table and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
Impress your guest this year by adding cheese to your green bean casserole with a creamy, cheesy texture that will have everyone coming back for more.
Cheesy Green Bean Casserole

29. Skillet Green Bean Casserole

Get ready for a skillet sensation. This Skillet Green Bean Casserole is the perfect grilled chicken side dish that will save you oven space and time.

Skillet Green Bean Casserole
Save oven space and make Skillet Green Bean Casserole this holiday season. This classic recipe is delicious and easy to make in the skillet.
Skillet Green Bean Casserole

30. Lemon Garlic Pasta

Indulge in the zesty goodness of this Lemon Garlic Pasta, the ultimate grilled chicken side dish. With just 5 simple ingredients and 15 minutes, you’ll have a dish that’s bursting with bright flavors. Full of lemon juice and garlic flavors.

Lemon Garlic Pasta
This light yet creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta is quick and easy, only needing 5 ingredients and 15 minutes to make.
Lemon Garlic Pasta

31. Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Looking for a hassle-free grilled chicken side dish? Try making creamy Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes. Say goodbye to labor-intensive dishes and hello to this easy and tasty option.

Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Make creamy, fluffy, and delicious Instant Pot mashed sweet potatoes in less than 15 minutes from start to finish with no fuss.
Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes

32. Crockpot Pesto Chicken Pasta Casserole

Get ready to delight your taste buds with this amazing grilled chicken side dish. The Crockpot Pesto Chicken Pasta Casserole is a true feast for the senses. You won’t believe how easy it is to prepare this mouth-watering dish.

Crockpot Pesto Chicken Pasta Casserole
Tender chicken, flavorful pesto, and more combine for a delicious that comes together quickly and easily.
Crockpot Pesto Chicken Pasta Casserole

33. Pesto Orzo Salad

Get ready to elevate your grilled chicken game with this amazing Pesto Orzo Salad. Bursting with sun-dried tomatoes, fragrant basil leaves, and creamy fresh mozzarella, this side dish is a flavor-packed sensation.

Pesto Orzo Salad
Sun-Dried tomatoes, basil leaves, and fresh mozzarella make this Pesto Orzo Salad a summer favorite that's fresh, flavorful, and so easy to make!
Pesto Orzo Salad

34. Potatoes Au Gratin

Indulge in this delicious Potatoes Au Gratin recipe. The perfect grilled chicken side dish that combines thinly sliced potatoes and a creamy, cheesy sauce. This dish is easy to make and is sure to please everyone’s taste buds.

Potatoes Au Gratin
You are going to love this easy Potatoes Au Gratin side dish with thinly sliced potatoes mixed in a creamy sauce and topped with cheese.
Potatoes Au Gratin

35. Cauliflower Au Gratin

Elevate your grilled chicken game with this heavenly Cauliflower Au Gratin recipe. The rich and creamy cheese sauce blankets tender cauliflower florets, creating a side dish that’s both indulgent and wholesome.

Cauliflower Au Gratin
Learn how to make this easy Cauliflower au Gratin recipe that is rich and creamy with a delicious cheese sauce for a healthy alternative to potatoes au gratin.
Cauliflower Au Gratin

36. Crockpot Corn Casserole

Get ready for the creamiest, most delicious corn side dish. This Crockpot Corn Casserole is the perfect complement to grilled chicken.

Crockpot Corn Casserole
Crockpot Corn Casserole is a classic holiday side dish that is made in your slow cooker that is creamy, delicious, and has lots of sweet corn flavor.
Crockpot Corn Casserole

37. Jalapeño Popper Corn Casserole

Bring a little spice to your grilled chicken dinner with Jalapeño Popper Corn Casserole. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with a spicy kick, this easy-to-make casserole will have your taste buds dancing.

Jalapeño Popper Corn Casserole
It is thicker and crumblier than your traditional casserole, but you are going to love how it's simply packed with flavor!
Jalapeño Popper Corn Casserole

38. Jalapeño Corn Casserole

With the sweet flavor of grilled corn and the spicy kick of jalapeño. This Jalapeño Corn Casserole is sure to please everyone at the dinner table. It’s so simple to make, you’ll be whipping it up every time you grill chicken.

You can even add in bell peppers for added flavor and crunch.

Jalapeño Corn Casserole
This tasty Jalapeño corn casserole recipe is super easy to throw together and really delicious as the sweet corn combines with the hot jalapeno peppers.
Jalapeño Corn Casserole

39. Roasted Butternut Squash

This deliciously healthy and savory Roasted Butternut Squash is perfect for a cozy fall dinner or holiday feast. Add it to soups, and plates of pasta, or simply serve it as a side dish. It’s sure to be a hit.

Roasted Butternut Squash
Golden brown, caramelized, and seasoned with salt and pepper, it has a delectable sweet and salty taste and a buttery texture.
Roasted Butternut Squash

40. Whole Real Sweet Vidalia Onions With Bacon and Roast Garlic

Impress your guests with this delectable side dish – Whole Real Sweet Vidalia Onions With Bacon and Roast Garlic. Tender, sweet onions stuffed with savory bacon and roasted garlic, this grilled chicken side dish is a crowd-pleaser.

Whole Real Sweet Vidalia Onions with Bacon and Roast Garlic
This Bacon-Hugged Stuffed Onion made with the delectable flavor of sweet, succulent, and soft Vidalia onion, smoky bacon, and garlic butter “sauce” in the middle is visually appealing and delicious.
Whole Real Sweet Vidalia Onions with Bacon and Roast Garlic

41. Grilled Tomatoes

Get ready to upgrade your grilled chicken game with Grilled Fresh Tomatoes. Quick, easy, and bursting with flavor, these grilled tomatoes will be the perfect complement to your next grilled chicken feast.

Season with fresh herbs, Olive oil, feta cheese and parmesan cheese for the best side dish.

Grilled Tomatoes
Simply grill the tomatoes, cut side down, and season with olive oil, salt, pepper, and sliced basil. It's so good!
Grilled Tomatoes

42. Skillet Fried Corn

Indulge in a Southern staple with this Skillet Fried Corn recipe. Elevate your grilled chicken with sweet and buttery corn. That’s sautéed in a cast iron skillet with red onion, garlic, and flavorful seasonings. You can even use corn on the cob.

Skillet Fried Corn
Sweet, buttery corn is fried in a cast iron skillet with onion, garlic, and seasonings.
Skillet Fried Corn

43. Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

Elevate your grilled chicken game with these Cheesy Mashed Potatoes. Loaded with rich cream cheese and cheddar cheese, these velvety smooth potatoes are the ultimate comfort food.

Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Cheesy mashed potatoes are loaded with cream cheese and cheddar cheese for a great side dish.
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

44. Easy Buttered Noodles

Looking for a simple yet tasty grilled chicken side dish? Try these Easy Buttered Noodles. Made with just a few simple ingredients. These noodles are coated in a rich and creamy butter sauce that pairs perfectly with grilled chicken.

Easy Buttered Noodles
Buttered noodles with real Parmesan cheese and parsley are an easy and delicious recipe using pantry staples you already have on hand.
Easy Buttered Noodles

45. Bacon Deviled Eggs

These Bacon Deviled Eggs are the ultimate grilled chicken side dish. Creamy, tangy, and with a hint of smoky bacon, they are the perfect finger food for any occasion.

Bacon Deviled Eggs
It has a creamy filling and rich, tasty flavors all in one bite.
Bacon Deviled Eggs

46. Grilled Veggie Kabobs

Indulge in these colorful and nutritious Grilled Veggie Kabobs as the perfect grilled chicken side dish. This recipe is a medley of fresh veggies, including red peppers, onions, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes, all grilled to perfection.

Grilled Veggie Kabobs
These healthy grilled veggie kabobs skewer all the best vegetables and are easy to throw on the grill!
Grilled Veggie Kabobs

47. Smokey and Sweet Grilled Peaches

Satisfy your sweet tooth and your savory cravings with this amazing grilled chicken side dish – Smokey and Sweet Grilled Peaches. Juicy peaches are grilled to perfection, then sprinkled with a smoky seasoning and drizzled with honey for the ultimate flavor combination.

Smokey and Sweet Grilled Peaches
With just a little bit of heat and some simple salt and pepper, you can transform ripe peaches from a perfectly acceptable snack to a knock-out appetizer.
Smokey and Sweet Grilled Peaches

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