Side Dishes for Chicken

Chicken is one of the most popular meat, that is enjoyed by one and all. There are scores of different ways in which you can prepare chicken. Bake it, grill it, fry it or simply roast it! The tender, juicy chicken offers a quick and tasty meal any time. Moreover, it is low in fat and calories, and thus serves as a healthy and nutritious treat for everyone. Chicken recipes can be paired with a variety of side dishes. Let us have a look at some of the best side dishes for chicken.

Fried Chicken
Fried chicken can be accompanied by a variety of side dishes. Deep-fried chicken served with some steamed, sauted or boiled veggies, can be a great combination. The most popular side dishes are potato salad and corn on the cob. Some other good side dishes for fried chicken include:

• Cornbread
• Finger foods
• Fruit kebabs
• Coleslaw
• Lemon Orzo
• Crisp Veggie salad
• Fried garlic mushrooms
• Egg croquettes

Baked Chicken
Several easy to prepare rice dishes serve as great side dishes for baked chicken. Other side dishes include:

• Creamy mushrooms
• White beans
• Mashed potatoes with cheese
• Roasted tomatoes
• Bacon sauce
• Green salads

Grilled Chicken
Green salads served with yogurt based dressings, tomato and cucumber, grilled zucchini, corn on the cob, grilled fennel, olive and lemon salad, rice pilaf or rice with dill and lemon are some of the healthy side dishes for grilled chicken.

Parmesan Chicken
Parmesan chicken, is a breaded patty of chicken breast meat, that is fried in oil and covered with rich tomato sauce. Spaghetti is one of the most popular side dishes served with Parmesan chicken. However, you can try several variations in pasta. You could even serve it with wild rice and herbs, along with salads, or roasted veggies.

BBQ Chicken
BBQ Chicken is incomplete without a scoop of coleslaw. Baked onions, roasted potatoes, deviled eggs, baked beans, scalloped potatoes, orange salad and BBQ green veggies are some other side dishes for BBQ chicken.

Roast Chicken
Roasted chicken is a common dish prepared for a lot of occasions. Here are some great accompaniments for chicken

• Green bean casserole
• Sweet potatoes
• Cornbread
• Asparagus tossed with vinaigrette
• Braised endive
• Sauted mushrooms

Side Dish Recipes for Chicken
Here are some popular, all time favorite chicken side dishes. They are simple and easy to prepare. Have a look at these yummy side dishes that are sure to satiate your taste buds.

Coleslaw
Ingredients:

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Salt to taste

Directions:
In a bowl, whisk together all the ingredients, you could also add shredded carrots and cabbage to the mixture. Refrigerate until serving time.

Mashed Potatoes with Cheese
Ingredients:

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 4 cups instant mashed potato flakes
• 4 cups milk
• teaspoon salt
• 1 package cheese

Directions:
Combine milk, water, butter and salt, in a sauce pan and bring them to boil. Now stir in cheese until melted. Add the potato flakes and remove from heat. Pour this mixture in a baking dish and bake at 350 degree for about 20 minutes.

These chicken side dishes with little ingredients can be prepared with minimal efforts and serve as a great combination with the main dish. You can also come up with other side dish recipes, using your imagination and culinary skills. Enjoy!