The Best Sides To Accompany Those Chicken Dinners

Recipe: Sweet-and-Sour Green Beans

You won’t believe the flavor this short ingredient list can create.

Recipe: Farro Bowl with Curry-Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts

Although this hearty grain bowl is a well-rounded vegetarian meal on its own, it would be delicious topped with grilled or roasted chicken for even more protein.

Recipe: Roasted Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

This veggie version of a classic macaroni and cheese can be made up to one day in advance to help you out the night you’re serving. Not a fan of broccoli? We have tons of macaroni and cheese recipes that will go with chicken just as well.

Recipe: Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots

These flavorful carrots are pretty enough for a company-is-coming spread.

Recipe: Perfect Baked Potatoes

There aren’t many dishes that a perfect baked potato won’t complement. This no-fail, no-fuss recipe will win every time.

Recipe: Beet-and-Orange Salad with Spiced Pecans

For a healthy dinner or lunch, serve grilled or roasted chicken over this colorful salad.

Recipe: Skillet-Toasted Gnocchi with Peas

Instead of cooking up another box of pasta, try this quick gnocchi recipe topped with grilled chicken for new flavor.

Recipe: Brussels Sprouts with Cornbread Croutons

Brussels sprouts recipes are everywhere these days, but we bet you haven’t had one like this yet.

Recipe: Grilled Zucchini and Eggplant with Basil Vinaigrette

Instead of walking back and forth between the grill and stovetop, cook your chicken and side dish on the grill together. This simple, fresh recipe is perfect for summer.

Recipe: Smashed Baby Red Potatoes

Instead of roasting or mashing your potatoes, you should be smashing them. Let this recipe prove it to you.

Recipe: Field Pea, Corn and Bacon Salad

This fresh salad would make for a filling summer dinner over a bed of greens with grilled shrimp, chicken or steak on top.

Recipe: Pasta with Burst Tomatoes and Mascarpone

You’ll want to make extra burst tomatoes to add to sandwiches and omelets all week.

Recipe: Warm Asparagus, Radish, and New Potato Salad with Herb Dressing

This colorful salad is a big step up from the mayonnaise-laden, vegetable-free versions.

Recipe: Spicy Pineapple Slaw

This sweet and spicy slaw is a healthy, flavorful option for any summer picnic or potluck. It would specifically go great with barbecue chicken.

Recipe: Stuffed Tomatoes with Pesto Rice

You could add shredded chicken to the stuffing or serve these stuffed tomatoes alongside grilled or roasted chicken.

Recipe: Balsamic Green Beans with Pearl Onions

Guests will have no idea that this beautiful side dish only took 10 minutes of hands-on time.

Recipe: Black-Eyed Pea and Grain Salad

Southern favorite Texas Caviar inspired this colorful salad, so you know it will be a crowd-pleaser.

Recipe: Cuban Black Bean-and-Yellow Rice Bowls

Top this hearty, colorful bowl off with some grilled or roasted chicken, and your family will be stuffed (with the good-for-you stuff).

Recipe: Toasted Couscous and Tomato Salad

This wow-worthy side dish is full of fresh summer flavor, and the Honey Vinaigrette can be made up to two days in advance.

Recipe: Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Crispy Scallions

There’s not much that a warm serving of mashed potatoes doesn’t taste good with, especially when that serving has bacon in it.