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If you’re wondering what to serve with your apricot chicken, you’ve come to the right place.

In this article, I list 36 of the most popular side dishes for apricot chicken.

In a rush? Here’s the short answer.

The best side dishes to serve with apricot chicken are coconut ginger rice, zoodles, easy chopped salad, and steam-fried vegetables. You can also go with smashed potatoes, rosemary rolls, garlic sauteed spinach, couscous salad, or roasted cauliflower mash.

Ready? Let’s jump right in.

Coconut ginger rice

Apricot chicken is typically served over steamed white rice, but why not shake things up with this coconut ginger rice instead?

Adding coconut milk and sauteed ginger gives the rice a mouthwatering aroma and infuses it with a mild sweetness and a faint spicy kick.

You’ll be tempted to dig right in when you get a whiff, but for best results let the rice rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Why we love this recipe: it’s great for meal preps.

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Chopped salad with blue cheese vinaigrette

Despite the unexciting name, this salad is anything but boring.

It’s a light and nourishing salad with a mixture of fresh vegetables, but what really makes it standout is the blue cheese vinaigrette.

The cheese brings a salty and sharp twist that helps balance out the chicken’s sweet apricot sauce.

Why we love this recipe: it’s simple but sophisticated.

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Garlicky kale and parmesan salad

Steam-fried vegetables

Steam-fried veggies are always going to be an excellent accompaniment for chicken.

The steam-frying technique results in vibrant, perfectly crisp-tender veggies with a delicious flavor.

There’s less oil involved than with straight frying, and you avoid the tasteless veg steaming sometimes gives you.

Pro-tip: for a major flavor boost, use stock or wine to steam the veg.

Why we love this recipe: it’s a great way to clean up your fridge.

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Smashed potatoes

These will fast become a mainstay in your meal rotation.

You need to start with a small sized potato, boil it until it’s tender and then the fun bit – smash it!

I use a glass or a cup.

The last step is to roast the potatoes in the oven until they’re nice and crispy.

Psst… try mopping up the chicken’s apricot sauce for the perfect sweet-salty bite.

Why we love this recipe: these will be gone in a flash.

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Roasted cauliflower mash

Looking for a low-carb side dish for your apricot chicken? What about cauliflower mash.

Here we’re using mix of roasted and steamed cauliflower.

The steamed cauliflower beings the moisture, while the roasted florets make sure things don’t get too soggy. They also deepen the signature nutty flavor.

Pro-tip: use a large food processor or immersion blender to make this silky smooth.

Why we love this recipe: you won’t feel too guilty having second servings.

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Lemon garlic zucchini noodles

Another tasty low-carb side are there lemon garlic zucchini noodles.

The noodles have a mildly sweet flavor, so you don’t need much of a sauce to make them delicious. This recipe goes for a garlicky lemon butter sauce.

Pro tip: the zoodles don’t need long to cook so pay attention.

Why we love this recipe: you can enjoy these without feeling guilty.

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Garlic sauteed spinach

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Sauteed spinach is one of the quickest, easiest, and healthiest side dishes you can make.

It’s perfect when you’re in a rush or feel like you need to add some sort of last minute vegetable to the plate!

I always have a bag in my fridge for that exact reason.

Why we love this recipe: a serving only has 119 calories.

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Quinoa broccoli slaw

This is halfway between a slaw and a salad.

The quinoa makes this slaw extra filling and adds loads of protein and fiber.

And a homemade honey dressing ties everything together with a bright, zippy flavor that will complement the apricot chicken perfectly.

Why we love this recipe: it’s a great way to jazz up broccoli.

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Rosemary sweet potato rolls

These sweet potato rolls are soft, fluffy, and have the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors thanks to the rosemary.

The final touch is a brush of honey butter and a sprinkling of sea salt.

Mop up some apricot sauce with them and you have heaven on a plate!

Why we love this recipe: it will make your house smell amazing.

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Mediterranean couscous salad

Want something light yet filling to go with your apricot chicken?

Look no further than this Mediterranean couscous.

It’s super easy to make with minimal cooking involved, making it a great option for summer.

And if you want to make it slightly lower-carb you can swap half the couscous out with riced cauliflower.

Why we love this recipe: it’s super easy to customize.

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Parmesan arugula salad

With a dish as loud as apricot chicken, you can get away with pairing it alongside something super simple.

And you can’t get much simpler than this 10 minute arugula salad!

You only need 6 ingredients (most of which are for the homemade dressing), but I highly recommend going for the good quality stuff to get the nest results.

Why we love this recipe: a serving only has 92 calories.

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The best side dishes to serve with apricot chicken

Coconut ginger rice
Chopped salad with blue cheese vinaigrette
Steam-fried vegetables
Smashed potatoes
Roasted cauliflower mash
Lemon garlic zucchini noodles
Garlic sauteed spinach
Quinoa broccoli slaw
Rosemary sweet potato rolls
Mediterranean couscous salad
Parmesan arugula salad