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    Cooking Gorgeous » MSN Posts

    15 Delicious Side Dishes for BBQ Chicken

    Published: May 13, 2024 by Ayla Clulee · This post may contain affiliate links.

    If you're looking for new ideas on what to serve with BBQ Chicken, you've come to the right place! Below, I've put together my top 15 super delicious and simple side dish recipes that will be a hit at your BBQ cookouts this summer.

    Crispy Sauté Potatoes

    crispy saute potatoes with garlic and rosemary
    Ayla Clulee

    These perfectly Crispy Sauté Potatoes with Garlic are the perfect accompaniment to BBQ Chicken, steak, fish, meatballs, or any creamy dish.

    It takes less than half an hour to make and is full of flavor thanks to garlic and rosemary. 

    To learn more: Crispy Sauté Potatoes with Garlic

    Mango Salad with Avocado

    mango, avocado, and cucumber salad
    Ayla Clulee

    This zesty and colourful Mango Salad with Avocado and Cucumber is packed with flavor and ready in just 15 minutes. It is the perfect side dish for your summer cookouts, picnics, or potlucks!

    To learn more: Mango Salad with Avocado and Cucumber

    Mexican Inspired Cornbread

    a slice of cornbread is cut for serving
    Ayla Clulee

    This Mexican-inspired cornbread is both effortless and incredibly tasty, made with a blend of cornmeal, flour, cheddar cheese, green onions, and jalapenos. It's delightfully moist with a subtle sweetness and a touch of spiciness from the jalapenos.

    To learn more: Easy Mexican Cornbread Recipe

    Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

    corn on the cob cooked in air fryer
    Ayla Clulee

    This easy Air Fryer Corn on the Cob recipe will be your new favorite way to enjoy this delicious summertime snack and side dish!

    It’s an excellent option for days when you’d rather not fire up the grill or boil water—just 3 minutes of prep and 12 minutes of air frying time is all you need.

    To learn more: Easy Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

    Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

    freshly baked smoked gouda macaroni and cheese
    Ayla Clulee

    Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese (Baked) is rich and delicious comfort food made with the most incredible cheese sauce and perfectly cooked macaroni pasta. 

    This hearty pasta casserole dish is loaded with 3 different kinds of cheese and topped with crispy bacon bites for extra crunch.

    To learn more: Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese (Baked)

    Baba Ganoush Without Tahini

    baba ganoush without tahini
    Ayla Clulee

    This Turkish-style Baba Ganoush without tahini is a smokey and flavorsome eggplant dip made with fresh Mediterranean ingredients. 

    Same as Cacik (Turkish Yoghurt with Cucumbers) and Easy Authentic Hummus, it is extremely easy to make and pairs perfectly with Homemade Pita Bread.

    To learn more: Baba Ganoush Without Tahini

    Spicy Turkish Bulgur Salad

    Traditional Kisir Recipe (Spicy Turkish Bulgur Salad) is served with lettuce leaves
    Ayla Clulee

    If you're looking for a delicious and flavorful salad recipe for your summer BBQ parties, look no further than the Traditional Kisir Recipe! 

    This spicy Turkish Bulgur Salad is the perfect dish to impress your guests and add some variety to your table.

    To learn more: Traditional Kisir Recipe (Spicy Turkish Bulgur Salad)

    Turkish Bulgur Rice Pilaf

    bulgur pilaf served with pickled vegetables
    Ayla Clulee

    Bulgur Pilavi or Turkish Bulgur Rice Pilaf is a healthy side dish that pairs perfectly with grilled meat or chicken, kebabs, casserole dishes, and hearty stews. 

    This Turkish cuisine staple is very easy to make with only a few ingredients and is ready in just half an hour.

    To learn more: Bulgur Pilavi (Turkish Bulgur Rice Pilaf)

    Creamy Mashed Potatoes

    Ayla Clulee

    Pomme Puree (or Rich and Creamy Mashed Potatoes) is a simple yet satisfying side dish and a classic holiday tradition. 

    With this simple recipe, you will make the best mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or any other special occasion.

    To learn more: Pomme Puree - Creamy Mashed Potatoes

    Greek Pita Bread

    pita bread
    Ayla Clulee

    Homemade Greek Pita Bread is a soft and delicious pocket-less flatbread perfect for serving your favorite Mediterranean dishes such as Lamb Shish Kebab, Musakhan - Sumac Chicken, or Haydari (Turkish Yoghurt Dip). 

    They are freezer-friendly and the dough can be prepared ahead.

    To learn more: Greek Pita Bread

    Turkish Tomato Walnut Salad

    Ayla Clulee

    Gavurdagi Salatasi (Turkish Tomato Walnut Salad) is a healthy yet delicious Mediterranean dish made with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and crunchy walnuts. 

    It is full of different textures and flavors and goes perfectly with all sorts of seafood or meat dishes.

    To learn more: Gavurdagi Salatasi (Turkish Tomato Walnut Salad)

    Austrian Potato Salad

    austrian potato salad recipe
    Ayla Clulee

    Erdäpfelsalat is a deliciously warm Austrian Potato Salad consisting of potatoes, chicken stock, vinegar, onions, and mustard. 

    It is definitely the most popular companion of the Authentic Wiener Schnitzel but also is a great side dish to serve with roasts, BBQ, or grilled meat along with some lambs lettuce, or rocket leaves.

    To learn more: Austrian Potato Salad (Erdäpfelsalat)

    Lebanese Rice Pilaf

    Lebanese rice served with koftas and salad
    Ayla Clulee

    Lebanese Rice Pilaf with Vermicelli is an absolute delight from the heart of the Middle East.

    It is packed with flavor and made with just a handful of pantry staples.

    Simple, and incredibly easy to prepare, ready in just 25 minutes, and turns out fluffy every single time.

    To learn more: Lebanese Rice Pilaf with Vermicelli

    French Fries in Air Fryer

    Ayla Clulee

    These Air Fryer Frozen French Fries are so easy to make, come out perfectly crispy each time, and are ready in less than 10 minutes!

    They are one of my favorite quick and easy side dishes to cook in an air fryer, along with Air Fryer Frozen Sweet Potato Fries and Easy Asparagus in Air Fryer.

    To learn more: Frozen French Fries in Air Fryer

    Crispy Air Fryer Cauliflower Bites

    Ayla Clulee

    These fantastic Air Fryer Breaded Cauliflower Bites are crispy on the outside and delightfully tender on the inside!

    They’re ideal as a veggie side dish or a savory snack, and incredibly easy to prepare in under half an hour.

    To learn more: Crispy Air Fryer Breaded Cauliflower Bites

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    Welcome to Cooking Gorgeous, where delicious easy-to-follow recipes and culinary inspiration await you! My name is Ayla Clulee, a passionate and professional Cordon Bleu-trained chef, recipe developer, and food content creator with decades of experience. I am based in the UK, and I'm thrilled to have you here.

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