30 BBQ Chicken Sides
Updated May 20, 2025
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These BBQ chicken sides will take your backyard gatherings and summer barbecue parties to the next level. From refreshing salads to savory bites, these recipes are easy to make and will impress your guests.
The Best BBQ Sides
No summer barbecue is complete without delicious, mouthwatering sides! Check out my top recipes for sides for BBQ chicken.
1
Spicy Mac And Cheese
Spicy Mac And Cheese with a kick from jalapeño. Luscious, creamy and made with simple ingredients.
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2
Baked Beans Recipe
This baked beans recipe is packed with sweet and savory flavors, making it a perfect side dish for any meal. Ready in 40 minutes!
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3
Delicious Healthy Kale Slaw
Crunchy, tangy kale slaw full of color and texture. This salad is bursting with creamy dijon, maple syrup and a few other ingredients. The hero side to any dish!
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4
Charred Broccoli
Charred Broccoli is a wonderful, bright side dish with notes of tart lemon and sweet dates. A nutritious, easy recipe.
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5
Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
Enjoy the perfect blend of crispy and tender with these delicious air fryer zucchini fries.
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6
Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread Without Eggs
This Cornbread is made without eggs! It's full of jalapeño and cheddar in every bite, ready in less than 30 minutes and it's delicious.
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7
Overnight Bread
Overnight bread is made with four ingredients, no kneading and ready to bake overnight. Crispy golden outside, fluffy soft inside.
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8
Vegetarian Stuffed Mini Peppers
This is an easy, tasty, minimal ingredient snack or light lunch. These Vegetarian Stuffed Mini Peppers are roasted to perfection and stuffed with hummus and optional cheese. They only take 15 minutes to whip up in the air fryer or oven.
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9
Crispy Baked Avocado Fries
Baked avocado fries are a fun snack with lots of crunch. Pair it with any dipping sauce and you have yourself quite the fun appetizer. Ready in under 30 minutes.
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10
Oven Baked Jalapeño Poppers
Delicious oven Baked Jalapeño Poppers are stuffed with a creamy cheese mix, crispy panko breadcrumbs, bacon and chives.
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11
Garlic Rolls
Fluffy, buttery Garlic Rolls with minimal steps and delicious, deep garlic flavor. These rolls will be a family tradition.
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12
Mediterranean Air Fryer Twice Baked Potato
Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes are an easy meal prep, customizable and flavor loaded! This recipe will have the family craving seconds.
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13
Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips
Delicious sweet savory Honey Roasted Carrots And Parsnips are a side dish favorite. Easy, addictive and pair great with many main dishes.
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Refreshing Side Salads
A balanced meal is important even at parties! Make these light and refreshing salads for healthy BBQ sides.
14
Avocado Corn Salad
This avocado corn salad comes together in 15 minutes, it's tangy, crunchy and downright addicting. Fresh ingredients perfect for summer.
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15
Deviled Egg Potato Salad
This Deviled Egg Potato Salad combines creamy potato salad with all the tangy flavor of classic deviled eggs. By mashing the egg yolks into the dressing, every bite is rich, creamy, and packed with deviled egg flavor.
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16
Grilled Zucchini Salad
This grilled zucchini salad is full of crunchy, delicious veggies, cheese and a fresh honey lime dressing.
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17
Greek Cucumber Salad
This Cucumber Greek Salad is refreshing, flavorful and a wonderful lightened-up side dish for any meal. It also goes together quickly!
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18
Grilled Peach And Burrata Salad
Grilled peach burrata salad is easy to grill up, perfect summer salad and gathers both sweet and savory components. Ready in 20 minutes
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19
Southwest Chipotle Pasta Salad
This southwest pasta salad will knock your socks off with flavor. It's vibrant, crunchy, creamy and totally dairy free. The perfect healthy pasta salad to change up the rotation.
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20
Watermelon Salad With Feta
This Watermelon Salad is uniquely refreshing. Made with tangy feta, a honey lime dressing, and fresh basil throughout every bite. Ready in 15 minutes.
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21
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
This Dill Pickle Pasta Salad combines tender pasta, crunchy dill pickles, cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon with a creamy dill pickle dressing. Tangy, savory, and packed with texture, it's the perfect make-ahead side dish for cookouts, BBQs, and summer gatherings.
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22
Roasted Corn Salad With Poblano Peppers
Delicious, addictive Roasted Corn Salad with roasted chopped poblano peppers is the perfect texture side to add a little spice and flare to your next meal.
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23
Zesty Italian Pasta
Homemade Italian Dressing Pasta Salad is addicting. This recipe is full of texture from fresh crunchy vegetables and packed with flavor with zesty dressing and parmesan in each bite. The perfect appetizer or side dish for barbecues and potlucks.
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24
Roasted Brussel Sprout Salad
This warm roasted brussels sprout salad is vibrant, served warm and drizzled with tangy honey mustard vinaigrette.
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25
Mixed Greens Salad
A delicious, nutrient dense Mixed Green Salad full of flavors from simple ingredients with an optional homemade dressing.
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26
Chickpea and Kale Salad
This Chickpea and Kale Salad Recipe With Lemon Honey Dressing is full of nutritious, filling ingredients, ready in under 15 minutes.
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Delicious Dips
These savory dips are perfect to add to your summer cookout, loaded with cheesy and zesty flavors that complement BBQ chicken!
27
Smoked Queso
Smoked queso, is a tastier, elevated version of traditional queso. Made with real cheese and wholesome ingredients. The ultimate appetizer.
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28
Cream Cheese Corn Dip
Cream Cheese Corn Dip is a crowd pleasing, creamy, easy appetizer. This recipe is lip smacking good and you can make it ahead of time.
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29
Tomato Relish
This tomato relish is insanely delicious. It has a rich, nutty flavor from seasoning and it pairs wonderfully on so many dishes, or use it as a chip dip. Easy, and loved by everyone.
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30
Mango Pico De Gallo
Make something delicious this week like Tequila Lime Chicken. Juicy marinated chicken thighs with tangy cilantro, lime and tequila grilled to perfection and paired with a mango salsa.
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31
Pineapple Pico De Gallo
Super easy, tasty, pineapple pico de gallo. Full of crunch, spice and sweet notes from chopped pineapple. Perfect for tacos!
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BBQ Must-Haves
While we already have the delicious side dishes covered, you’ll need a few more things to ensure a successful party.
- Having a reliable grill is essential for any barbecue party, don’t forget to bring charcoal or propane gas too.
- Bring essential grilling tools like tongs, a spatula, a grill brush, and a meat thermometer to help you cook your BBQ chicken to perfection!
- Make sure to grab your favorite bottle of BBQ sauces and marinades for juicy and flavorful barbecue dishes!
- Where there’s delicious food, there has to be drinks to keep your guests refreshed. Stack up on water, soda, beer, wine, and cocktails.
- Set your table and make sure there are enough plates, cups, utensils, and napkins for everyone.
The Best BBQ Pairings
If you’re looking for more recipes to fire up the grill, here are some of our favorite barbecue dishes:
More BBQ Sides To Try
If you love these side dishes, try out these recipes for more delicious options!
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