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Best Side Dishes for BBQ Chicken

If you’re looking for the best side dishes for BBQ chicken, then look no further. We’ve got some delicious and easy recipes that are sure to please. From roasted vegetables, to classic creamy coleslaw, to creamy potato salad, we’ve got something for everyone.

Some of the best things are the simple things in life. Pair a simple recipe with a summer party. I can think of a better way to spend time.

Any time of the year is a perfect time for BBQ chicken. However, there is just something about summertime and backyard BBQs. There’s nothing better summer cookouts than gathering with friends and family, enjoying delicious food and good company.

However, if you are looking for a few great recipes for side dish ideas to compliment your BBQ chicken no matter what time of year it is, we’ve got some of the best easy side dishes that are sure to please. These are versatile recipes for an easy BBQ side. The best part is that they are a big hit with the crowd. I hope you find a few tasty recipes for your next BBQ.

Best Side Dishes for BBQ Chicken

36 Best Side Dishes for BBQ Chicken

Summertime is the perfect time to break out the grill and cook up some delicious BBQ chicken. But what sides should you serve with it? Check out our list of 36 best side dishes for BBQ chicken, from classics like potato salad and macaroni salad to new favorites like rainbow veggies. No matter what you choose, your guests are sure to love these tasty sides!

Air Fryer Peppers and Onions

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This new recipe for Air Fryer Peppers and Onions is so easy and good that it might end up being one of your favorite side dishes.

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Bacon Cauliflower “Potato” Salad (keto, paleo, Whole30)

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You may have known that cauliflower is a good rice substitute like when you are making chicken stir-fry, but did you also know it makes for a good potato substitute?

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Bacon Cauliflower “Potato” Salad (keto, paleo, Whole30)

Baked Honey Butter Corn

Baked Honey Butter Corn Side Dish Wholesome Farmhouse Recipes

Once you have prepared the corn to your liking, simply toss the corn in the baking dish, and add the toppings. This makes this a great recipe to make enough for a crowd. 

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Baked Buttery Garlic Mushroom Rice Recipe

Buttery Garlic Mushroom Rice Hot Eats and Cool Reads

It’s great as a side dish, or meatless main dish if you’re vegetarian.

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Cauliflower Casserole

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Steamed cauliflower is loaded with cheese sauce, bacon, sour cream, and chives in this cauliflower casserole side dish.

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Cauliflower Rice Pilaf

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Create a healthy side dish like this low carb Cauliflower Rice Pilaf. It takes less than 15 minutes to prepare and it’s exceptionally family-friendly.

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Cinnamon Brown Sugar Carrots

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Carrots are sweet all year round, and when you cook them with brown sugar and cinnamon, it takes them to a whole new level.

Get the full recipe for Cinnamon Brown Sugar Carrots

Creamy Cauliflower Gratin

Creamy-Cauliflower-Gratin Rosemary and maple

Creamy Cauliflower Gratin is an easy recipe that will satisfy your cravings for comfort food without all of the carbs or calories you might expect from traditional recipes.

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Garlic Butter Mushrooms

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Delicious, rich garlic butter mushrooms are exactly that! It only takes 10 minutes from start to finish to have these amazing mushrooms ready to eat.

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Garlic Parmesan Potato Stacks

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Sliced potatoes are mixed with garlic butter, parmesan and thyme, stacked up in a muffin tin and then roasted to crispy perfection.

Get the full recipe for Garlic Parmesan Potato Stacks

Green Beans Almondine

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This dish not only makes your humble green beans fancy, but it’s absolutely delicious and elegant in its simplicity. 

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Gruyere, Garlic, and Gouda Mashed Potatoes

Gruyere-Garlic-and-Gouda-Mashed-Potatoes-Ericas Recipes

Creamy Gouda and nutty Gruyere cheeses blend together perfectly in these easy mashed potatoes with cheese.

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Baked Sweet Potato

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A form of dry-heat cooking, baking brings out their natural flavors and sweetness without the need for any added syrups, sweeteners, marshmallows, or oils.

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Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes (Instant Pot)

instant-pot-garlic-mashed-potatoes Saporito Kitchen

These are the ultimate roasted garlic mashed potatoes made easy in an instant pot.

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Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes (Instant Pot)

Lemon Maple Brussels Sprouts

Lemon-Maple-Brussels-Sprouts-Foxes Love Lemons

Bright, sweet and tangy, they come together in one pan in less than 20 minutes.

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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Mac-and-Cheese Crinkled Cookbook

The butternut cheese sauce is silky and creamy and includes seasonings that are light and just a bit nutty. It’s an impressive meatless main dish, or a rich side dish.

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Easy Sesame Potato Side Dish

Masala-Potata-with-sesame The Winged Fork

All you need to make this dish is potatoes, water, oil, chili powder, salt, sugar, black and white sesame seeds.

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Mushroom and Corn Sauté

Mushroom-And-Corn-Saute Dancing Through the Rain

This easy Mushroom and Corn Sauté is a tasty side dish all year round.

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Rainbow Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables

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Since we eat with our eyes first, just one glance at these gorgeous rainbow sheet pan roasted Vegetables will satisfy with an aesthetically pleasing array of fresh produce.

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Roasted Garlic Red Mashed Potatoes

Roasted-garlic-red-mashed-potatoes butter Your Biscuit

Roasted garlic red mashed potatoes are the perfect rustic side dish that pairs well with almost anything.

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Roasted Garlic Red Mashed Potatoes

Sauteed Potatoes

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Serve them as a tasty side dish, as a snack, or even with a savory breakfast casserole.

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Easy Roasted Vegetables

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These Easy Roasted Vegetables are lightly seasoned and full of flavor. A cinch to make and the perfect side dish to just about any meal.

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Easy Roasted Vegetables

Creamy Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes with Chives

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These sour cream mashed potatoes are so creamy and rich with a subtle hint of tang from the sour cream. 

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Creamy Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes with Chives

Spicy Spiralized Sweet Potato Fries

Spicy-Spiralized-Sweet-Potato-Fries-Strength and Sunshine

These spicy sweet potato fries are spiralized and baked for the ultimate crispness and seasoned to a spiciness of your liking.

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Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts

sriracha-honey-Brussels-sprouts Tao of Spice

If you’re a fan of sweet and spicy flavor combination, I have not doubt you will love this recipe.

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Slow Roasted Onions

thyme-roast-onions A Sweet Alternative

These slow roasted onions are an easy, flavorful, budget-friendly side dish that can be prepared in advance. 

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Cold Salad and Side Dishes for Picnics and Potlucks

Taking your food on the go is a great way to have a picnic or potluck. These cold side dishes will travel well and add variety to your meal. Often these classic side dish recipes are made with a handful of ingredients.

These easy recipes are also perfect for any night of the week from an easy pasta salad to a baked potato. A summer BBQ with barbeque chicken and the best BBQ side dishes makes for a relaxing, fun, and memorable time.

So, pack up your food and head outdoors for a fun day with friends and family. Oh, by the way, these sides pair well with barbeque chicken.

Southern Style Potato Salad

Southern Style Potato Salad In a Serving Bowl

This recipe is my mom’s, and it is the one that my husband likes the best.

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Fennel & Apple Salad

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For the perfect crunch, this amazing and favorite salad of ours is just the ticket. 

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Easy Crunchy Quinoa Cabbage Salad

It’s perfect as a side dish but hearty enough to enjoy as lunch too. 

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How to Make the Best Coleslaw Ever

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Easy and quick coleslaw recipe. Everyone just raves about how much they love it.

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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad Mom Foodie

The easy recipe features both pickles and dill pickle juice, as well as some fresh chopped dill.

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Cucumber Tomato Salad with a Mexican Twist

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This Cucumber Tomato Salad with sliced cucumbers, fresh tomatoes, sliced red onions, in a red wine vinaigrette, includes a Mexican twist with the addition of crumbled cotija cheese, Mexican oregano, and chopped cilantro. 

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Easy Cannellini Bean Salad

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It’s the perfect no-cook Vegetarian side dish for gatherings and busy weeknights.

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Creamy Broccolini Slaw

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Simple and quick to make, it’s loaded with texture and flavor, and is perfect for cookouts and easy weeknight meals.

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Crunchy Kale Parmesan Salad

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This is the perfect healthy salad for a picnic, BBQ, or a side dish and it only takes 4 ingredients.

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Easy Decadent Dessert

If you are looking for a dessert recipe to finish off your potluck, here are a few easy no bake dessert ideas for you.

No Bake Cheesecake this is creamy and fluffy, just like the classic recipe and it just takes minutes to prepare.

Easy No Bake Chocolate Lasagna make this the ahead of time for the next day to save time.

AboutVictoria

You can find Victoria crocheting, quilting, and creating recipes. She has cooked in restaurants for over 20 years, including many larger parties. In her professional career, she has worked in management in a wide variety of businesses including higher education as a dean of a division. All the while attending college part-time to achieve her doctorate in higher education with an emphasis in e-learning.

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