Choose from 35 Sides for Chicken Tenders to complete you meal. Chicken tenders, strips, or nuggets is a simple meal that every one loves.
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My kids could eat chicken tenders on a weekly basis. We make Grilled Chicken Tenders, Fried Chicken Tenderloins, and Bake Chicken Tenders for an easy meal idea.
With my large family we go through a lot of chicken strips. I like to serve easy side dishes that are simple to make with simple ingredients. These classic side dish will have you getting dinner on the table quick and easy.
What's in this post: Sides for Chicken Tenders
- What to Serve with Chicken Tenders?
- 1. Blackstone Broccoli
- 2. Blackstone Fried Rice
- 3. Smoked Mac and Cheese
- 4. Blackstone Zucchini Noodles
- 5. Grilled Broccoli in Foil
- 6. Grilled Glazed Carrots
- 7. Blackstone Loaded Potato Chips
- 8. Hibachi Zucchini
- 9. Blackstone Totchos
- 10. Creamy Cucumber and Tomato Salad
- 11. Air Fryer Onion Rings
- 12. Grilled Carrots in Foil
- 13. Blackstone Green Beans with Bacon
- 14. Creamy Cucumber Salad
- 15. Grilled Zucchini in Foil
- 16. Blackstone Fried Potatoes
- 17. Campfire Potatoes
- 18. Blackstone Sweet Potato Fries
- 19. Grilled Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
- 20. Deep Fried Onion Rings
- 21. Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip
- 22. Baked Beans
- 23. Grilled French Fries
- 24. Bacon Wrapped Pickles
- 25. Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
- 26. Caesar salad
- 27. Coleslaw
- 28. Deep Fried Pickles
- 29. Macaroni Salad
- 30. Egg Roll in a Bowl
- 31. Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
- 32. Chick-fil-a Cole Slaw
- 33. Blackstone Mexican Street Corn
- 34. Blackstone Bacon Fried Corn
- 35. Smoked Asparagus
What to Serve with Chicken Tenders?
If you are looking for juicy chicken tenders side dish recipes, then these recipes will help. Choose from roasted vegetables, fried rice, and salads. There is a side dish for everyone.
Make sure to also serve with your favorite dipping sauce. We love honey mustard sauce, ranch dressing, and BBQ Sauce. All of these sauces can be prepared by scratch which makes them taste even better.
Your family will love these simple side dishes.
1. Blackstone Broccoli
We love the way the Blackstone cooks the broccoli. It has a crispy texture but tender on the inside. Season with salt, pepper and garlic for an easy side dish.
2. Blackstone Fried Rice
Fried rice is a great side dishes to serve with chicken tenders. Whether you grill, bake or fry chicken strips they are delicious paired with fried rice.
3. Smoked Mac and Cheese
This smoked mac and cheese is made with 3 types of cheeses and topped with breadcrumbs. The smoky flavor and amazing texture makes this a delicious side dish.
4. Blackstone Zucchini Noodles
If you are looking for a tasty side dish that is low carb, make these zucchini noodles. Drizzle with olive oil and top with parmesan cheese for a family favorite side dish.
5. Grilled Broccoli in Foil
You delicious chicken tender meal isn’t complete without grilled broccoli. The cook perfectly in foil and comes out with the perfect texture.
6. Grilled Glazed Carrots
Anytime I grill out chicken fingers, I always add a side of these delicious grilled glazed carrots. I love the grill marks and the smoky flavor.
7. Blackstone Loaded Potato Chips
These loaded potato chips are an easy recipe to make on the Blackstone. Add your favorite toppings for a crowd pleasing side dish.
8. Hibachi Zucchini
If you are making fried chicken tenders then add a side of these hibahi zucchini for a delicious side dish.
9. Blackstone Totchos
Take you tator tots to the next level and make these Totchos. They are a delicious blend of crispy tator tots and loaded with flavor.
10. Creamy Cucumber and Tomato Salad
This is one of my favorite side dishes because of the fresh ingredients. If you grow your own vegetables, then this is the side dish to make.
11. Air Fryer Onion Rings
If you always get onion rings with your chicken tenders at your local restaurant. Then you need to make these air fryer onion rings. They are simple to make with a lot less mess.
12. Grilled Carrots in Foil
Making side dishes in foil makes for an easy clean up. Add your favorite seasoning for a fork tender side dish.
13. Blackstone Green Beans with Bacon
Green beans with bacon is loaded with flavor. I love the way the Blackstone cooks everything perfectly with simple ingredients.
14. Creamy Cucumber Salad
If you are looking for a budget friendly side dish, make this creamy cucumber salad. It is loaded with creamy flavor and simple ingredients.
15. Grilled Zucchini in Foil
Another family favorite side dish is grilled zucchini. The foil locks in the moisture cooking the zucchini soft and flavorful.
16. Blackstone Fried Potatoes
If you are tired of serving mashed potatoes or potato wedges, make these fried potatoes. The Blackstone gives them a crispy texture but still soft on the inside.
17. Campfire Potatoes
Make this cheesy side dish and add sour cream, crumbled back and chopped green onions. This makes a tasty side dish that can be made in a variety of ways.
18. Blackstone Sweet Potato Fries
These sweet potato fries are always a must to serve with chicken tenders. They come out crispy on the outside with amazing flavor. I love to serve with a side of ketchup or ranch.
19. Grilled Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
Everything is better wrapped in bacon and these green beans are no exception. They are grilled to perfection and make the perfect side dish or appetizer.
20. Deep Fried Onion Rings
Make your favorite onions rings at home with this simple side dish. I love the flavor and how crispy they get deep frying them.
21. Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip
Make this easy slow cooker side dish with simple ingredients. You can even dip your chicken tenders in this dip for a delicious meal idea.
22. Baked Beans
This classic side dish will save you a ton of money by making them from scratch. They are made with simple ingredients and are loaded with flavor.
23. Grilled French Fries
There is nothing better than French fries and chicken tenders. We love making them in a cast iron skillet for a crispy and flavorful side dish.
24. Bacon Wrapped Pickles
These bacon wrapped pickles can be made with only 3 ingredients. Make sure to serve with a side of ranch for amazing side dish.
25. Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
This macaroni salad is a must for a creamy side dish. I love to top with diced green onions for amazing flavor.
26. Caesar salad
This side dish is light and refreshing and the perfect side dish to serve with chicken tenders. This is my go-to side dish to serve for a quick lunch.
27. Coleslaw
This side dish is a blend of tanginess and creamy texture. I love the combination of the refreshing coleslaw when I serve with chicken tenders.
28. Deep Fried Pickles
Fried pickles is an amazing side dish. They are easy to make and you will love the amazing flavor.
29. Macaroni Salad
Make this pasta salad the next time you make your favorite chicken tender recipes. It is creamy, delicious and full of flavor.
30. Egg Roll in a Bowl
This one pan meal pairs perfectly with any types of chicken tenders. It only takes about 15 minutes and can be made with leftovers.
31. Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Another family favorite side dish is these bacon wrapped asparagus. They are seasoned to perfectly and grill perfectly with amazing flavor.
32. Chick-fil-a Cole Slaw
If you love Chick Fil A’s Cole Slaw, you can now make it at home. It made with budget friendly ingredients and has amazing flavor.
33. Blackstone Mexican Street Corn
Take your frozen corn to the next level with this simple and easy recipe. Add your favorite toppings to make a delicious side dish.
34. Blackstone Bacon Fried Corn
Add bacon to your corn for a quick and easy side dish. We love the flavor and how easy it is to make on the Blackstone.
35. Smoked Asparagus
We love smoking meats and this asparagus recipe cooks just as easy. Serve with fresh squeeze lemon for a delicious side dish.
