Grilling up some chicken breasts? Check out this list of the best side dishes for grilled chicken!

There’s not a better weeknight dinner during the summer than grilled chicken! I think it’s one of the best ways to enjoy the summer months. Summer cookouts with a nice grilled chicken dinner with a few sides packed with fresh produce!

We grew up eating grilling barbecue chicken. My Dad’s grilled chicken is next level! He bastes it in beer and apple juice, then finishes it with a barbecue sauce. I took his techniques and adapted them for this wonderful grilled chicken quarters recipe!

While the chicken grills, I usually fix up a classic side dish or two like this Vinegar Based Coleslaw, Creamy Pasta Salad, potato salads or this classic Italian salad with romaine lettuce and a red wine vinaigrette.

Side Dishes for Grilled Chicken Recipes

Each one of these delicious side dishes for grilled chicken are just what you need to complete your tasty and fresh summer evening meal! Whether it’s for a family cookout or just a casual dinner, all of these healthy recipes will go perfectly with your main dish.

There’s a wide variety of recipes in the list below, and I know that you’ll find something here that everyone will love!

Esquites Recipe - Mexican Street Corn Salad

Esquites (Street Corn Salad)

This creamy corn salad tastes like Mexican street corn and combines charred corn with a creamy lime and pepper sauce. This easy recipe will quickly become a favorite!
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Classic Broccoli Salad

When I think grilled chicken side dishes, I immediately think about this classic broccoli salad recipe! It's easy to make ahead of time, helping dinnertime be less stressful.
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Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables

Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables

These Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables are so simple to prepare and the perfect healthy side dish for grilled chicken. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and some fresh herbs on top for a beautiful, light side dish!
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Asian Avocado Peanut Coleslaw

Asian Avocado Peanut Coleslaw

This Asian Avocado Peanut Coleslaw is the fresh & easy side dish your grilled chicken side dish needs. It’s sweet, salty, crunchy, & spicy and packed with vitamins and fiber!
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

This simple recipe is easy to make in your air fryer. It's a super easy vegan and gluten free option.
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Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes

These creamy mashed potatoes are made with rich browned butter, caramelized roasted garlic, and fresh herbs!
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Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Air Fryer Potato Wedges

If you love fries, you'll love these Potato Wedges! Russet potatoes are seasoned to perfection with garlic and herbs before being roasted until golden brown, tender and crispy. The perfect side dish!
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Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

If you love fries, you'll love these Potato Wedges! Russet potatoes are seasoned to perfection with garlic and herbs before being roasted until golden brown, tender and crispy. The perfect side dish!
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Bow Tie Pasta Salad

A light, refreshing pasta salad recipe, perfect for summer. This bow tie pasta salad is tossed with an amazing, light and zesty olive oil dressing. And like most great side dishes, this dish can be made ahead of time!
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Grilled Corn on the Cob in Foil

Grilled Corn on the Cob

While the grill is hot, you might as well use it to make a grilled side dish too, right? I like to make my grilled corn in foil, which allows you to remove the husks and add some butter, garlic, salt and herbs to add flavor.
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Creamy Cucumber Salad

Creamy Cucumber Salad

This refreshing Creamy Cucumber Salad recipe is both creamy and tangy, and packed with vegetables! Substitute plain Greek yogurt for sour cream for an even lighter dish with extra protein.
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Greek Orzo Salad

Greek Orzo Salad

This Mediterranean orzo salad is bursting with fresh flavors and is the perfect easy to make side dish!
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Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta

Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta

Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta is a simple dish, full of fantastic flavor. Perfect to serve alongside grilled chicken.
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Lemon Herb Roasted Asparagus

Roasted asparagus is made even more special when tossed with a quick vinaigrette made with fresh lemon, herbs and garlic.
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Penne Pasta with Tomatoes and Baby Arugula

Penne Pasta with Tomatoes and Baby Arugula

This quick and easy penne pasta is loaded with veggies and tastes great alongside grilled dishes!
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Garlic Basmati Rice

Garlic Basmati Rice

Skip the plain, unseasoned white rice and instead opt for flavorful Garlic Basmati Rice. The bold flavors of oregano and garlic, combined with rich and creamy butter, create a side dish that you will be having seconds and thirds of.
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Summer Chopped Veggie Salad Recipe

Summer Chopped Veggie Salad Recipe

This Chopped Veggie Salad recipe is the perfect summer side dish! It features a combination of fresh summer vegetables and feta cheese tossed in a simple tangy vinaigrette to bring it all together. Super easy to make, colorful and so delicious!
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Cranberry Harvest Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Cranberry Harvest Salad

Make this beautiful harvest salad for the fall! Topped with a delicious apple cider vinaigrette, roasted sweet potatoes (or sub butternut squash), apples, onions, walnuts and cranberries.
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Citrus and Pear Arugula Salad

You'll love this fresh homemade salad! Spinach, arugula, pear, onion, almonds and a homemade balsamic vinaigrette.
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How to make Greek Salad

Greek Salad

Greek salad is light, crisp and packed with veggies! A wonderful pairing for grilled chicken dishes.
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Grandma’s Cucumber Salad

Make these old fashioned cucumbers with your fresh garden cucumbers! This is a refreshing cucumber salad with a sweet and simple vinegar dressing, like Grandma used to make.
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his Greek Pasta Salad is super healthy and light, and fits perfectly in the 21 Day Fix! I use it as a side dish, but you could also add grilled or roasted chicken to it for a very simple meal! Serve it chilled.

Greek Pasta Salad

This Greek pasta salad has all of the traditional flavors of a Greek salad with the addition of hearty whole wheat pasta!
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Creamy Italian Pasta Salad

One of my favorite make-ahead side dishes for barbecues! This creamy pasta salad is packed with vegetables, cubed cheese and a creamy Italian dressing.
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Panko Mac and Cheese

This is the BEST Mac and Cheese! This Baked Mac and Cheese has a super cheesy creamy sauce, cavatappi pasta, and is topped with a crispy panko topping.
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Creamy Asparagus Casserole

This easy casserole recipe combined baked asparagus with a lemon cream sauce.
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Smoked Mac and Cheese Recipe

Smoked Mac and Cheese

Make this rich and creamy Smoked Mac and Cheese in your smoker! You'll love this smoked side dish recipe with bacon and four cheeses.
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Smoked Potatoes

Learn how to make smoked baked potatoes using a technique to maximize the smoky flavor! These Smoked Hasselback Potatoes are the perfect side dish for your next cookout.
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I hope that this list helped you find the perfect side dish for grilled chicken! If you tried any of the recipes, I’d love to hear how it went in the comments below.