29 Side Dishes To Serve With Grilled Chicken
Summer's go-to main dish deserves delicious friends.
Grilled chicken is the hero of summer—from weeknight suppers to weekend cookouts, it's a safe bet for just about anyone who's coming to dinner. But unless you're on a protein-only diet, a Southerner cannot live on grilled chicken alone! These 29 fresh, fast, and summer sides will round out your grilled chicken dinner perfectly.
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Tomato And Herb Salad
GREG DUPREE; FOOD STYLING: ANNA HAMPTON; PROP STYLING: GINNY BRANCH
Use only the best summer tomatoes to toss together this effortless side dish for grilled chicken.
Three Pickle Potato Salad
Greg Dupree; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray
Packed with pickled okra, relish, and diced pickles, this perfect potato salad is a solid partner for grilled chicken.
Spicy Pineapple Slaw
Pineapple is an excellent addition to slaw—it adds just the right amount of tart sweetness to keep things balanced and interesting.
Zesty Corn and Squash Salad
Greg Dupree; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray
Make this easy squash and zucchini salad the night before your cookout and let it come to room temperature while you grill the chicken.
Crispy Prosciutto, Strawberry, And Burrata Salad With Maple-Balsamic Vinaigrette
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Feeling fancy? Top this berry, prosciutto, and arugula salad with sliced grilled chicken breasts to make it hearty main dish.
Southern Fried Corn
Creamy sweet corn is one of summer's most wonderful gifts. Serve up a big spoonful or two with your favorite grilled chicken.
Pan-Fried Okra With Cornmeal
When okra pods are fresh and tender, it's time to slice them, dredge them, and fry them up for a tasty side dish for grilled chicken.
BLT Pasta Salad
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
Everybody's summer sandwich gets transformed into the best pasta salad match-up for grilled chicken.
Cucumber-And-Vidalia Onion Salad
Toss this zesty salad together in 10 minutes any time you're looking for a quick and healthy side for grilled chicken.
Mexican Corn (Elotes)
Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke
Covered with creamy cheese, spicy cayenne, and tangy lime juice, this grilled corn is everything we love about summer.
Fried Green Tomatoes
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Rebecca Cummins
Summer doesn't officially begin until you eat a fried green tomato. Crispy and tangy, they play well with smoky grilled chicken.
Grilled Okra-and-Pepper Skewers With Dijon Dipping Sauce
The grill's on, so why not make the most of it. These okra and sweet pepper kabobs can cook right alongside the chicken.
Sautéed Squash And Zucchini
Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
If your grill has a side burner, cook this easy squash and zucchini dish outside while you grill the chicken.
Grilled Green Tomatoes With Jalapeño-Honey Vinaigrette
Green tomatoes are firmer than ripe tomatoes, so they actually hold up well on the grill. Pair this salad with grilled chicken for an easy and impressive summer supper.
Grilled Asparagus
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Asparagus is super easy to grill, as long as you position it the right way. Lay the spears crosswise across the grates so they don't fall through.
Roasted Tomato Macaroni And Cheese
Grilled chicken is healthy, so you should absolutely feel good about pairing it with this summery, tomato-topped mac and cheese.
Sweet Potato-And-Cabbage Slaw
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Grated sweet potatoes add a sweet touch to this slaw dressed in maple syrup and lime. Throw in a few pepitas for a nice crunch.
Grilled Peach-And-Arugula Salad With Feta
Sweet, juicy summer peaches take on a richer flavor when tossed on the grill (plus, they look gorgeous with grill marks). Position them on the grill separate from the chicken to avoid any cross contamination.
Field Pea, Corn And Bacon Salad
This four-ingredient salad is drizzled with our famous Summer Sauce that you'll want to put on everything once you try it. Throw in some grilled chicken thighs, and dinner is done!
Tomato, Peach, And Corn Salad
All our summer heroes have assembled to create this perfect salad for serving with grilled chicken.
Grilled Baby Zucchini-And-Tomato Salad
Look for baby zucchini at your farmer's market—they are more tender and slightly sweeter than the big ones that come later in the season.
Summer Orzo Salad
This dreamy pesto pasta salad makes a big batch, and will go even further when paired with a platter of grilled chicken breasts.
Tomato-Herb Panzanella
Made with chunks of bread and a bounty of summer tomatoes, this dreamy salad is almost a meal on its own.
Creamy Broccoli Slaw
Will Dickey; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless; Food Stylist: Ali Ramee
Start with a broccoli slaw mix from the grocery store and watch this grilled chicken dinner side dish winner come together in minutes.
Corn-And-Tomato Salad
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Mayonnaise binds this salad of summer corn and tomatoes together; a handful of fresh basil leaves keeps it feeling light and fresh.
Smoky-Sweet Baked Beans
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
These baked beans have a secret ingredient that makes them a little healthier.
Southern Cornbread Salad
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Grilled chicken is great but can be a little boring. Pair it with this showstopper layered salad to give your guests something to talk about.
Smashed-Cucumber Salad
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Frustrated? Take it out on summer cucumbers. Smashing them crack open their interiors, allowing dressing to flavor them from the inside out.
Grilled Sweet Potato Fries
While you've got the grill going, toss on these sweet potato wedges—they make a flavorful and nearly effortless side dish for grilled chicken.
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