If you’re wondering what to serve with your grilled chicken, you’ve come to the right place.
In this article, I list 45 of the most popular side dishes for grilled chicken.
In a rush? Here’s the short answer.
The best dishes to serve with grilled chicken are mango avocado salsa, grilled veggie kabobs, and coconut rice. You can also serve zoodles, grilled corn on the cob, fajita veggies, or slaw. Another grilled veggie option is grilled bacon wrapped brussels sprouts.
Ready? Let’s jump right in.
Psst… we also have a guide on how to reheat grilled chicken.
Mango avocado salsa
Elevate your humble grilled chicken with this chunky fruity salsa.
Worried about the mangoes’ sweetness overpowering your protein?
Don’t worry – the lime juice, cilantro, and spicy jalapenos help offset this, giving you a well-balanced bite.
Plus, the avocado chunks bring a delightful creaminess to the mix.
Why we love this recipe: there’s no cooking involved, just a lot of chopping.
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Mango avocado salsa
Skip the fruity notes
Jicama salsa
Make it different
Avocado slaw
Smashed Asian cucumber salad
This Asian-style cucumber salad is an excellent accompaniment to grilled chicken if you’re looking for something refreshing.
The crunchy cucumbers are dressed in a bright and zingy vinaigrette, and their ‘smashed’ texture means the dressing has so many nooks and crannies to fall into.
Psst… want a bit of spice? Add homemade chili oil to your dressing.
Why we love this recipe: the cucumbers’ cooling effect will help you beat the summer heat.
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Smashed Asian cucumber salad
Add a fruity note
Watermelon salad with cucumber and feta
Make it different
Pickled cucumber salad
Rainbow grilled veggie kebabs
Veggie kabobs are the perfect healthy side dish for cookouts and barbecue parties.
They’re brushed with an agave balsamic sauce that gives them a sweet, acidic bite.
And you can use any vegetables you happen to have on hand – great if your fridge is due a clear out!
Pro tip: marinate your veggies before grilling to infuse them with more flavor.
Why we love this recipe: you can use the marinade for your chicken too. Win-win!
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Rainbow grilled veggie kebabs
Skip the skewers
Grilled vegetable platter with yogurt mint sauce
Make it fruity
Chili lime grilled pineapple
Coconut rice
This rice dish is soft and fluffy, with a light sweetness that goes well with the smoky flavor of grilled chicken.
The secret ingredient is coconut water. It will infuse the rice with tonnes of coconut flavor without making it too rich.
Psst… this dish works with brown and white rice.
Don’t have any coconut water? No worries, I have a guide to the best substitutes!
Why we love this recipe: it’ll transport you straight to a tropical beach.
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Coconut rice
Make it low-carb
Coconut cauliflower rice
Change the flavor
Garlic turmeric rice
Garlic sesame zucchini noodles
Zucchinis make an excellent noodle or pasta substitute.
They don’t taste exactly like regular noodles, but with this recipe’s delicious garlic sesame sauce, you won’t be thinking about the difference.
You’ll need a spiralizer or mandoline slicer and some knife work to achieve those noodle-like strands – but it’s worth it.
Why we love this recipe: it shares tips and tricks to prevent soggy zoodles.
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Garlic sesame zucchini noodles
Add heat
Spicy Asian zucchini noodles
Go classic
Zoodles alfredo
Fajita veggies
Make dinner time fun and use your grilled chicken in fajitas!
This veggie side is super easy to make because you can simply put everything together on one pan.
The classic fajita mix consists of bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms all rubbed with some homemade seasoning.
All you need is a soft tortilla ready for stuffing and lots of cheese.
Why we love this recipe: it’s totally customizable.
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Sheet pan fajita veggies
Ditch the oven
Sauteed peppers and onions
Make it Italian-style
Peperonata
Grilled corn on the cob
There’s nothing more delicious than grilled corn on the cob on a hot summer afternoon.
Just imagining those charred sweet corn kernels is enough to make me drool.
Want to go the extra mile?
Whip up a flavored butter. This recipe gives you three options but my favorite is the garlic parmesan version. Yum!
Why we love this recipe: you can grill your corn alongside the chicken to save time.
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Grilled corn on the cob
Make it Mexican-inspired
Mexican corn salad
Make it trendy
Korean corn ribs
Grilled bacon-wrapped brussels sprouts
Another grilled vegetable side I can’t get enough of are these bacon-wrapped brussels sprouts.
The sprouts get delightfully charred and absorb the bacon’s savory flavors as you grill them, making them super tasty.
You’ll never want to eat plain old boiled sprouts again!
Why we love this recipe: it transforms the semi-hated brussels sprouts into a delicious treat.
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Grilled bacon-wrapped brussels sprouts
Fire up the oven
Honey mustard brussels sprouts with bacon
Skip the brussels sprouts
Grilled bacon-wrapped asparagus
Tzatziki sauce
This traditional Greek yogurt and cucumber sauce is superb with grilled meats, especially chicken.
It’s light and creamy, with a pleasant cooling effect thanks to the mint and dill.
You can serve it as a dip, or spread it over pitas and make grilled chicken sandwiches.
Why we love this recipe: you can whip this up in 15 minutes.
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Tzatziki
Make it dairy-free
Vegan tzatziki
Change the flavor
Cilantro lime yogurt sauce
Waldorf salad
Try this classic Waldorf salad if you want a salad that’s not all about leafy greens!
Instead of your usual lettuce or spinach leaves, this salad features crisp apple chunks, celery, walnuts, and juicy grapes covered in a luscious mayo dressing.
It’s rich and creamy, with sweet and tart flavors that complement a smoky grilled chicken.
Pro-tip: use whipped cream to add more fluff to this salad.
Why we love this recipe: it’s great for potlucks and picnics.
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Classic waldorf salad
Make it lighter
Greek yogurt waldorf salad
Make it simpler
Apple fennel salad
Apple cider vinegar coleslaw
Traditional coleslaw recipes feature a mayo-based dressing, but I’m more partial to the mayo-free versions – they’re fresher, lighter, and healthier.
And the mixture of purple cabbage and orange carrots make this slaw look extra appetizing.
Psst… to get the best out of this slaw, you need to give it time to rest so the flavors can fully develop.
Why we love this recipe: it’s easy to make for a crowd.
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Apple cider vinegar coleslaw
Make it creamy
Greek yogurt coleslaw
Go spicy
Spicy and sweet jalapeno coleslaw
Mexican street corn kale salad
Go on a culinary fusion adventure by pairing your grilled chicken with a Mexican-inspired kale salad.
It’s loaded with lime-massaged kale, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and salty cotija cheese.
But the game changer for this salad is its cilantro lime dressing.
Psst… feta is a good substitute for cojita cheese.
Why we love this recipe: everyone will be clamouring for second helpings of this salad.
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Mexican street corn kale salad
Add a fruity note
Mango kale chopped salad
Keep it simple
Caesar salad
Penne alla vodka
In the mood for pasta?
Try penne alla vodka pasta – and don’t worry, you can’t taste the vodka. It’s just there to make sure the sauce is as creamy as possible.
I like to slice my grilled chicken up and mix it in with the pasta, but you can just bung the whole thing on top too.
Why we love this recipe: the leftovers still taste amazing.
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Penne alla vodka
Skip the heavy cream
Vegan penne alla vodka
Change the flavor
Garlic and white wine pasta
Sour cream and chive mashed potatoes
Create the ultimate comfort meal with some grilled chicken and sour cream mash.
Adding sour cream and tangy chives keeps everything from getting too heavy… but you might still need a nap after dinner.
Why we love this recipe: it’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
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Sour cream and chive mash
Make it dairy-free
Olive oil and roasted garlic mashed potatoes
Go sweet
Garlic and herb smashed sweet potatoes
Braised collard greens
A BBQ spread wouldn’t be complete without some collard greens.
Braising means the greens are cooked low and slow, allowing the fibrous texture to soften.
And fair warning… this side may look healthy, but there’s a lot of bacon grease involved!
Why we love this recipe: you can easily sub out the collard greens for kale, or even cabbage.
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Braised collard greens
Make it creamy
Creamed spinach with mushrooms and bacon
Make it quick
Garlic sauteed cabbage
The best side dishes to serve with grilled chicken
- Mango avocado salsa
- Smashed Asian cucumber salad
- Rainbow grilled veggie kebabs
- Coconut rice
- Garlic sesame zucchini noodles
- Fajita veggies
- Grilled corn on the cob
- Grilled bacon-wrapped brussels sprouts
- Tzatziki sauce
- Waldorf salad
- Apple cider vinegar coleslaw
- Mexican street corn kale salad
- Penne alla vodka
- Sour cream and chive mashed potatoes
- Braised collard greens
What To Serve With Grilled Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 portion grilled chicken
Instructions
- Prepare your grilled chicken according to your favorite recipe.
- In the meantime, choose one of the following sides to serve alongside it.
- Side dishes include: mango avocado salsa, smashed asian cucumber salad, rainbow grilled veggie kebabs, coconut rice, garlic sesame zucchini noodles, fajita veggies, grilled corn on the cob, grilled bacon-wrapped brussels sprouts, tzatziki sauce, Waldorf salad, apple cider vinegar coleslaw, Mexican street corn kale salad, penne alla vodka, sour cream and chive mashed potatoes, and braised collard greens.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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