The 20 Best Sides for BBQ Chicken (Easy Recipes!)

Summer is in full swing, and that means it’s BBQ season! Whether hosting a backyard bash or enjoying a quiet evening with family, BBQ chicken is a staple everyone will enjoy. You might wonder what to serve with BBQ chicken – I have the answer! I have cultivated a list of 20 easy side dish recipes that pair perfectly with BBQ chicken. From traditional sides to fresh salads and veggies, you will find a side dish or two!

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BBQ Chicken is one of my favorite main dish recipes. This Easy Dutch Oven BBQ Chicken is a big hit on the blog! These Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs are super simple yet flavorful.

If you want chicken wings, try my Sticky BBQ Chicken Wings recipe!

Need a more hands-off recipe? Try this Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Chicken.

Traditional

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Easy Glazed Stovetop Carrots

Stovetop Carrots are an easy way to get your kids to eat more veggies. These delicious honey-glazed carrots are sweet, garlicky, cheesy, and zesty. You won't need to spend much time on prep, but you'll end up with a restaurant-worthy side dish. Pair with your favorite protein-centric entrée.

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Honey Butter Skillet Corn

Honey butter skillet corn is an easy side dish made in only 15 minutes! Slightly and creamy from cream cheese, the whole family will enjoy!

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Greek Pasta Salad

Greek Pasta Salad has loads of veggies and a zesty dressing. It’s quick and easy, full of flavor, and perfect for summer picnics & barbecues.

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Grilled Potatoes in Foil

These extra-easy Grilled Potatoes eliminate 3 common, additional cooking steps. But you still get wonderfully tender, fluffy potatoes with lots of yummy golden-brown spots! Try them and see!

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Green Beans Almondine

This easy Green Beans Almondine recipe with simple ingredients like fresh green beans and toasted almonds is a popular side dish for the holidays. The tender crisp green beans and the crunchy slivered almonds create a delightful contrast in texture together. Lemon juice and garlic help to balance out the ingredients with savory and tangy bright flavors.

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Cajun Deviled Eggs

Cajun Deviled Eggs, a twist on the classic recipe that contains smoked andouille sausage & sauerkraut.

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Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

This Hawaiian Macaroni Salad is easy to make, tender, and hugely flavorful. Reminiscent of L&L Hawaiian BBQ’s famous mac salad recipe.

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Salad

Easy Pesto Orzo Salad

This Pesto Orzo Salad recipe is loaded with chickpeas, cucumber, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta cheese. It takes less than 30 minutes to make and is the perfect summer side for picnics, barbecues, or pool parties.

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Recipe for Strawberry Salad

This recipe for strawberry salad is made with spinach, arugula, walnuts, mozzarella, basil, lemon zest, strawberries, and more.

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Mexican Chopped Salad with Avocado Dressing

Vegan Mexican chopped salad with avocado dressing makes the perfect lunch salad or a delicious and easy side dish to any Mexican feast.

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Summer Corn and Cucumber Salad

This Summer Corn and Cucumber Salad with basil is the perfect summer salad. It is tied together with a lemon shallot vinaigrette.

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Easy Mexican Macaroni Salad with Corn

Mexican Macaroni Salad is a perfect blend of vibrant colors and refreshing flavors! An easy & tasty main, side dish or addition to potlucks!

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Veggies

Oven Roasted Vegetables with Feta

Here’s an easy recipe for oven roasted vegetables feta cheese, perfect for a quick, healthy meal or for using up vegetables.

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Mixed Vegetables Recipe

This Mixed Vegetable Recipe is a quick and easy side dish for weeknights and spring and summer entertaining. It showcases a colorful medley of perfectly roasted veggies perfect for a light meal.

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Roasted Tenderstem Broccoli with Parmesan and Pine Nuts

Roasted tenderstem broccoli with parmesan and toasted pine nuts is a simple, elegant and flavourful dish. The perfect side to almost anything!

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Easy Air Fried Green Beans with Garlic Butter Sauce

Easy recipe for air fryer green beans with garlic butter sauce is easy, quick, tender, and crisp—best air fried green beans recipe.

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Roasted Lemon Parmesan Asparagus

This Lemon Parmesan Asparagus is a simple side dish that’s roasted to perfection in the oven. Perfect with burgers, baked chicken ,and more!

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Simple Seasoned Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges

These seasoned Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges are perfectly crispy and have the best smoky flavor! They couldn’t be easier to come together and make a great side dish to just about anything!

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