Go Back
+ servings

Sides for Grilled Chicken

A selection of delicious and complementary side dishes to serve with grilled chicken, including roasted vegetables, garlic mashed potatoes, and a fresh garden salad.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Roasted Vegetables
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, carrots) chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for roasting
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup butter unsalted
  • ½ cup milk or cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
Fresh Garden Salad
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup olive oil for dressing
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Roasted Vegetables
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a bowl, toss the mixed vegetables with olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  1. Boil the potatoes in a pot of salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Add minced garlic, butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.
Fresh Garden Salad
  1. In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad and toss to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These sides pair perfectly with grilled chicken, adding color and flavor to your meal.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!