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Side Dishes for Grilled Chicken

Published: Oct 5, 2022 · Last Updated: Oct 12, 2022

Grilled chicken is a staple of warmer weather! This grilled chili cilantro lime chicken will get dinner on the table in a hurry for your family and it will be packed with flavor! healthy grilled chicken | grilled chicken marinade | homemade marinade | chile lime chicken | cilantro lime chicken | lime grilled chicken

What side dishes are best for grilled chicken? From potatoes to veggies, there are so many choices!

grilled chicken with cilantro on a plate

What to serve with grilled chicken

Grilled chicken is one of the best dishes to enjoy all year long.

From spring to fall, as long as the weather is nice, the grill is a workhorse. (At least around my house, anyway.)

But what goes with grilled chicken? So many things. Let's talk about a few ideas. Depending on how many people I'm having over, I usually aim to pick one dish from 2-3 of these categories.

If you are serving a grilled chicken dish with a theme, such as fajitas or cilantro lime chicken, you might want to choose dishes that match the cuisine. The same goes for flavor — if your chicken has been rubbed with lemon pepper seasoning, pick side dishes that will complement.

Scroll down for a full list of 20+ side dish recipes to enjoy with grilled chicken!

Grains

Grilled chicken works with all kinds of grains and starches. From buttery corn-on-the-cob to Mexican rice to a nice plate of homemade risotto, there are all kinds of grains you can enjoy with grilled chicken.

grilled zucchini and squash on a sheet pan

Vegetables

Veggies of all kinds pair well with grilled chicken. My favorite way is to grill vegetables alongside the chicken on the grill. But sometimes I will make something in the oven, like roasted broccoli.

Grilled chicken also makes a great protein on top of a green salad or you can serve the salad on the side.

Potatoes

Potatoes get a category all their own! Whether they're mashed, fried or roasted, potatoes are always a crowd favorite with grilled chicken. Potato salad is my favorite for summery get-togethers.

Making shrimp too? Check out these side dishes for grilled shrimp!

goat cheese biscuits on a white towel

Bread

If you're serving a crowd, it never hurts to have a basket of bread on the table. Whether it's biscuits or rolls, people will love it. (Don't forget to set the butter on the table an hour before to soften.)

Once you figure out what to serve with grilled chicken, you will have tons of recipe ideas to come back to every time you make it.

Sauces For Grilled Chicken

Chicken pairs well with all kinds of sauces and dressings. These would be perfect for all kinds of salads, pasta or grain bowls, tacos and wraps.

  • Ranch dressing is delicious with grilled chicken, especially on salads.
  • Homemade garlic aioli is a great dipper for chicken, veggies and potatoes.
  • Apricot sweet & sour sauce is perfect for Asian-inspired dishes.
  • A homemade enchilada sauce will work well if you want to make chicken enchiladas.
  • Mix chicken with pasta and homemade basil pesto (or kale pesto) for a tasty Italian dish.
  • This yum yum sauce is just like a restaurant’s and ready in only 3 minutes! It is a perfect side accompaniment for grilled chicken.

And now, let’s get into some ideas for what to serve with grilled shrimp! I carefully curated these side dishes for shrimp from my own website and others on the web to bring you a variety of different veggies, cuisines and cooking methods.

Side Dishes for Grilled Chicken

Grilled Squash

Grilled squash is an easy and tasty veggie side dish for summer and fall. Serve it with a protein or add it to pastas, soups and salads.

Easy Pasta Salad without Mayo

Homemade pasta salad is always a hit at summer gatherings and it goes well with grilled chicken.

Homemade Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

Mac and cheese is a staple at gatherings and makes a great side dish. This one has broccoli too, making it perfect for kids.

Bacon Potato Salad Without Mayo

Potato salad goes incredibly well with cookouts of all kinds.

Slow Cooker Bacon Jalapeño Creamed Corn

This creamed corn is a little spicy and has a hint of bacon. It's a great one for summer gatherings.

Tomato Zucchini Risotto

Shred or slice your grilled chicken over top of this easy risotto dish.

Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

These easy asparagus are wrapped in crispy prosciutto and then grilled.

Grilled Zucchini

Grilled zucchini is an easy and flavorful side dish to serve in the summertime.

Creamy Roasted Mushroom Fennel Polenta

Butternut Squash Winter Rice Pilaf

Shredded Cheesy Potatoes

These potatoes are some of my favorite potatoes EVER. Cheesy and a little crispy, they are a great pair with grilled chicken.

Garlic Brown Butter Green Beans

Garlic brown butter green beans are the perfect vegetable staple for your home. These green beans go with so many entrees and they are so easy to make, whether it's with fresh or frozen green beans. Even your kids will love this flavorful vegetables.

Traditional Mexican Rice

If you love Mexican food but want that restaurant quality food at home, this Traditional Mexican Rice is for you! This recipe is easy to make and bakes in the oven, which locks in the flavor and moisture that makes this recipe so delicious. You'll never go back to eating Mexican rice any other way!

Easy Oven Roasted Broccoli

The best recipe for easy oven roasted broccoli. It's simply roasted with salt, pepper and a little bit of garlic powder. The broccoli is crisp on the outside but soft and tender on the inside.?This side dish recipe will be your family's new favorite way to eat broccoli.

Prosciutto Wrapped Broccolini

Prosciutto wrapped broccolini is the perfect side for pretty much any dinner! It's fancy, but incredibly simple to make with only two ingredients. Take 15 minutes to make this delicious side dish for dinner ASAP.

Simple Fruit Salad

This Simple Fruit Salad recipe is a classic. It's a vibrant side dish for breakfast, brunch, showers, parties, or even dessert! Feel free to customize with whatever fruit you have on hand. 

Goat Cheese Rosemary Drop Biscuits

These biscuits will trump any store-bought bread and the best part is they're ready quickly. Start with a basic drop biscuit recipe and add in a hint of goat cheese and rosemary for a buttery, creamy biscuit. Serve with a slab of butter or as is and you have the perfect bread component to any dinner!

Photo Credit: theforkedspoon.com

Easy Grilled Veggie Skewers

Veggie Skewers, the perfect side dish for grilled chicken, is made with zucchini, red onion, and bell peppers and is grilled to perfection and drizzled with tangy balsamic vinegar and brushed with a fresh garlic herb sauce.

Photo Credit: runlifteatrepeat.com

Creamy Cauliflower and Broccoli Au Gratin

If you're searching for a side dish that satisfies and impresses, look no further. This cauliflower and broccoli au gratin is creamy, cheesy, and spiced just right! It's a recipe that you and your family will love!

Photo Credit: stylishcravings.com

Tzatziki Egg Salad

All your favorite creamy cucumber dill flavors combine in this unique tzatziki egg salad. The secret is the whole and fresh ingredients.

Photo Credit: freshaprilflours.com

Skillet Cornbread

This cast iron skillet cornbread is perfect for serving up with your favorite Southern inspired meals. Crunchy and buttery on the outside, and perfectly moist on the inside. You’ll never want to make it any other way ever again!

Photo Credit: www.flavourandsavour.com

Crispy Grilled Potatoes

These Crispy Grilled Potatoes with Blue Cheese cooked in a foil pack make a handy side for your grilled main! These baby potatoes are so cheesy and so easy to make!

Photo Credit: www.sweetteaandthyme.com

Grilled Corn in Foil with Cilantro Lime Butter

Fresh sweet summer corn slathered in a garlicky cilantro lime butter is the perfect grilled side dish to any meal. It's incredibly easy to make, well-seasoned, and always a crowd pleaser!

Photo Credit: quichemygrits.com

Ultimate Twice Baked Potatoes

Grilled chicken just screams for Ultimate Twice Baked Potatoes! They're cheesy, savory and delicious!

Photo Credit: inthekitch.net

Grilled & Stuffed Avocado

These stuffed avocados are an easy side dish that take only 5 minutes on the grill! If you are looking for a new and healthy side for chicken, these are a must try.

Photo Credit: feastandwest.com

Cat Head Biscuits

These flaky biscuits are stuffed with melty cheddar cheese. Made in a skillet, they are easy to bake while your chicken cooks on the grill.

Photo Credit: www.drugstoredivas.net

Grilled Caesar Salad

If you're already grilling chicken, you might as well grill your side dishes too. One that's really flavorful is this grilled salad.

Photo Credit: www.stetted.com

Honey Roasted Carrots

Honey Roasted Carrots are a perfect fall side dish for grilled chicken. A little sweet, they pair well with savory dishes.

Photo Credit: www.mybakingaddiction.com

Cheddar Dinner Rolls

These picture-perfect dinner rolls are stuffed with cheese and so good for big gatherings.

Photo Credit: www.stephiecooks.com

Slow Cooker Maple Bourbon Baked Beans

It's not a cookout without baked beans. These ones can be made in the slow cooker while you prepare your grilling feast.

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