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    Cooking Gorgeous » MSN Posts

    Easy Potato Sides to Serve With Chicken

    Published: May 15, 2026 by Ayla Clulee

    Serve these easy potato side dishes with chicken when you want to turn a simple dinner into something more interesting with very little effort. Crispy roasted potatoes, creamy mash, wedges, or a simple potato salad all go well with grilled, baked, roasted, or pan-fried chicken. They are easy to prepare, simple to serve, and a good choice when you need a side dish everyone will enjoy.

    Greek-Style Roast Potatoes

    baked greek roasted lemon potatoes in baking dish
    Ayla Clulee

    Authentic Greek Lemon Roasted Potatoes recipe is a staple in Greek cuisine, known for its tangy lemon flavour and crispy golden edges with soft and creamy inside. It's effortless to make, uses basic ingredients, and pairs wonderfully with a variety of Mediterranean dishes such as Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs. 

    To learn more: Authentic Greek Lemon Roasted Potatoes

    Fondant Potatoes

    8 pieces of buttery fondant potatoes
    Ayla Clulee

    Fondant Potatoes, also known as Melting Potatoes, are golden and crisp on the outside and soft and buttery on the inside. This restaurant-quality French side dish may sound fancy, but it’s surprisingly easy to make at home with just a handful of ingredients. 

    To learn more: Fondant Potatoes - Buttery Melting Potatoes

    Potato Salad Without Mayo

    patates salatasi in a bowl
    Ayla Clulee

    If you like simple, tangy, and light salads that work well year-round, Patates Salatası (Turkish Potato Salad without mayo) is a great one to try. It’s made with boiled potatoes, fresh herbs, green onions, and a lemony olive oil dressing.

    To learn more: Patates Salatası - Turkish Potato Salad (No Mayo)

    Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes

    potatoes roasted in duck fat
    Ayla Clulee

    These amazing Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes are extremely delicious with the most crispy skin and a fluffy & creamy inside. They are the most essential side dish of any roast meal whether it is a Christmas Dinner, Easter, or a Sunday Lunch. 

    To learn more: Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes

    Austrian Potato Salad

    austrian potato salad
    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)

    Mashed Potatoes

    a bowl of mashed potatoes garnished with fresh herbs
    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 Purée - Creamy Mashed Potatoes

    Air Fryer Potatoes and Onions

    Ayla Clulee

    These Air Fryer Potato and Onions are ready in about 30 minutes and are easy to fit into everyday cooking. They cook up lightly crisp on the outside with a soft centre and make a simple, delicious side dish.

    To learn more: Air Fryer Potato and Onions

    Air Fryer Crispy New Potatoes

    air fried potato with ketchup on a blue plate.
    Ayla Clulee

    These extra crispy Air Fryer New Potatoes are a simple and delicious side dish that goes with just about anything. In just 20 minutes, they turn golden and crunchy on the outside while staying soft and fluffy inside. All it takes is a little oil, your favorite seasoning, and almost no effort at all.

    To learn more: Crispy Air Fryer New Potatoes

    Potato Dauphinoise

    a slice of potatoes au gratin
    Ayla Clulee

    Dauphinoise Potatoes, also referred to as Potatoes au Gratin, are a classic French dish consisting of thinly sliced potatoes cooked in cream and topped with nutty Gruyère cheese. They are luxuriously rich, wonderfully tender, and incredibly delicious.

    To learn more: Potatoes au Gratin - Dauphinoise Potatoes

    Potato Boulangere

    a portion of potato Boulanger
    Ayla Clulee

    Potato Boulangere (or Pommes Boulangere) is a French potato & onion bake that is very easy to make and a lighter alternative to Potatoes au Gratin. It complements perfectly most meat, chicken, or fish dishes, especially succulent roast lamb.

    To learn more: Potato Boulangere

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