15 Delectable Side Dishes to Serve with Smoked Chicken

You’ve come to the correct spot if you’re wondering what to serve with your smoked chicken.

In this essay, I’ll discuss 15 of the most popular smoked chicken side dishes.

In a rush? Heres the short answer.

Potato salad, grilled corn on the cob, green bean casserole, and coleslaw go well with smoked chicken. For lighter fare, try roasted carrots, braised greens, Caesar salad, and parmesan asparagus. Mac and cheese, cornbread muffins, and bourbon baked beans are additional options.

Ready? Lets jump right in.

French-style potato salad 

Bored of your usual creamy potato salad?

Make a change and make this French-style potato salad instead.

The dressing for this potato salad is vinegar-based and seasoned with two varieties of mustard, cornichons, and fresh dill.

It’s light and herbaceous, with a crisp, acidic bite that pairs well with smoked chicken.

This French-style potato salad may make you forget about the classic version.

Grilled corn on the cob

Grilled corn on the cob is a simple yet tasty side dish to serve at your next barbeque.

Why not spice things up a little by coating your corn with chili lime butter?

It will impart a bold, spicy taste to your sweet corn, making it ideal for pairing with smoked chicken.

These grilled chili lime corn on the cob are quite addicting!

Parmesan asparagus

With this recipe, you can jazz up simple roasted asparagus.

Making a crumb topping using panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and garlic takes just one more step.

As your asparagus roasts, this topping crisps up wonderfully, providing a delightful textural contrast.

It’s the ideal spring side dish for some smoked chicken.

Green bean casserole

Do you want to make smoked chicken the focus of your Thanksgiving meal?

Then you’ll need a green bean casserole to accompany it.

This classic holiday dish is usually made with canned mushroom soup and beans, but making everything from scratch really elevates the dish.

Want to give it a try?

Green bean casserole recipe from The Novice Chef Blog.

Coleslaw

Want to make your traditional coleslaw healthier?

Swap the mayo for Greek yogurt.

It will provide a comparable smoothness as well as a naturally tangy taste that will contrast well with the deep savouriness of smoked chicken.

Once you try this creamy Greek yogurt coleslaw, you’ll never prepare coleslaw the same way again.

Southern-style mac and cheese 

This mac & cheese will give your chicken party a great Southern twist.

What makes it southern?

LOTS of cheese, some eggs for richness, and, of course, a dusting of cajun seasoning for flavor.

Its absolutely delish.

Make your smoked chicken dish more decadent by pairing it with this simple Southern-style baked mac & cheese.

Roasted carrots 

Want a quick and easy side dish to go with your smoked chicken?

These glazed carrots are what youre looking for.

Simply mix your carrots in a honey and garlic butter sauce before placing them in the oven.

After 25 minutes, you’ll have soft carrots with a delicious caramelized coating.

These honey garlic butter roasted carrots will be devoured by everyone.

Braised kale 

No smoked chicken supper is complete without a side of braised lush greens (well, not true, but it sounded delicious).

This is my favorite way to cook and eat kale.

This meal uses two cooking ways to soften the kale and bring out the aromas. It may seem like a lot of work for a vegetable side dish, but one mouthful will convince you otherwise.

Try this braised kale today.

Cornbread muffins

Traditional Southern-style cornbread is delicious, but its Northern cousin, which is sweeter and more cake-like, is just as good.

This dish features Northern-style cornbread prepared in muffin pans for easy access.

The sweetness of the bread complements the smokiness of the chicken well.

All you need now is some gravy.

Watermelon and cucumber salad

Looking for a light summer side to go with your smoked chicken?

Look no further than this salad.

The luscious watermelon slices and fast pickled cucumber slices are quite refreshing.

A red wine vinegar dressing and salty feta help to balance out the sweetness.

This watermelon and cucumber salad will help you beat the heat.

BLT pasta salad

Pasta salads are another popular side dish at barbecues.

And I believe this dish has the ideal pasta-to-vegetable ratio (along with some crispy bacon, since everyone loves bacon!).

The smoothness of this BLT pasta salad complements the smoked chicken perfectly.

Bourbon baked beans 

Nothing surpasses smoked chicken paired with sweet, flavorful, and smokey baked beans.

And this slow cooker recipe couldnt be easier.

Set your beans to simmer on low in the morning and they’ll be ready for supper.

Dont have a slow cooker? Check out this recipe.

Pineapple shrimp skewers

With a side of these pineapple shrimp skewers, your smoked chicken becomes a delightful surf-and-turf feast.

Your luscious shrimp and sweet pineapples are marinated in a spicy garlic lime marinade before being torched. YUM!

The pineapple skewers will be ready in a heartbeat, so keep your eyes on them.

Caesar salad

Caesar salad is the way to go if you want to keep things simple.

It’s a surefire crowd favorite, simple to create, and utilizes common ingredients.

Serve this Caesar salad with smoked chicken pieces for a light meal.

Vegetable kebobs

Want to get more veggies on your guests’ plates?

Instead of shrimp and pineapple, try some Mediterranean veggie kebobs.

You may be creative with the vegetable mixture, but I like red onions, peppers, and zucchini.

Make enough of these veggie kebabs since your guests will be vying for them!

The best side dishes for smoked chicken

• French-style potato salad
• Grilled corn on the cob
• Parmesan asparagus
• Green bean casserole
• Coleslaw
• Southern-style mac and cheese
• Roasted carrots
• Braised kale
• Cornbread muffins
• Watermelon and cucumber salad
• BLT pasta salad
• Bourbon baked beans
• Pineapple shrimp skewers
• Caesar salad
• Vegetable kebabs