What to Serve with BBQ Chicken? 43 Internationally Inspired Side Dishes

Part of a classic Hawaiian plate lunch, mac salad with canned tuna, shredded carrot, boiled egg, and peas goes great with tangy bbq chicken, teriyaki chicken, and so much more.

I could eat this Italian-inspired Caprese salad all on its' own, but it pairs nicely with barbecue chicken recipes without a heavy tomato base. Best of all, it only takes minutes to throw together and looks incredibly impressive!

Cornbread is the perfect side dish for soaking up all the delicious barbecue sauce. Not to mention, it's incredibly easy to make and sure to please a crowd.

This warm potato salad is delicious, partly because it has bacon, and who doesn't love bacon? This potato salad is a no-mayonnaise version that is best served hot or at room temperature.

This chopped cabbage dish is brimming with fresh veggies and seasoned with a homemade Asian-inspired sauce. This coleslaw is a wonderful make-ahead salad that's ideal for barbecues, cookouts, potlucks, picnics, and school or workday-packed lunches.

Coleslaw is a staple with southern barbecue. This recipe pairs really well with the smoky flavor of grilled chicken, pulled pork, ribs, smoked turkey, and brisket. It's the perfect side when you want to make things ahead of time too. It gets better the longer it sits

These smoked sprouts have Head Country BBQ seasoning which we use quite often when grilling. Together with homemade aioli, you have a side dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Skip plain roasted potatoes with this recipe featuring Middle Eastern spices; paprika, cumin, turmeric, and harissa paste. Using an air fryer makes these potatoes crispy in less time than your normal oven.

Nothing screams summer grilling season like watermelon. This salad is a delicious way to use fresh fruit in a side dish or salad. If you want to switch it up just a little, grill the watermelon sliced a touch and then add to salad.

This easy South American side dish can be served up mild or spicy and is a great way to bring some international flavor to the table.

The smoky flavor of the grilled meat enhances the flavor of the green beans, and the charred edges add a deliciously crispy texture. This easy side dish is perfect for weeknight meals or backyard barbecues.

Although the recipe name says Russian, this potato salad originated in Italy. This salad combines roasted beets, waxy potatoes, and green beans for a tasty cold salad.

This simple mixed greens salad is dressed with a poppy seed dressing for a quick and easy side.

I really like this one with a citrus marinaded chicken. The warm Indian spices and creamy coriander jalapeño chutney are a nice compliment to both the cauliflower and chicken.

This broccoli salad is an easy recipe for your next bbq. The dressing is made with for a handful of ingredients to go great with chicken, steaks, burgers, or even hot dogs.

We love corn on the cob, but this sauteed corn recipe is far easier to eat. Start to finish, this recipe takes 15 minutes and is a great way to enjoy fresh corn.

This wilted lettuce salad with bacon dressing is an easy salad that compliments grilled meats. Instead of tradition olive oil dressings, this salad uses bacon fat and vinegar. Can't get any easier than making a salad in just 5 minutes!

Grilled corn salad is the perfect mix of sweet and savory. It's perfect for summer cookouts right after corn is harvested. I really like this salad as a side, main entree with leftover shredded chicken mixed in the second day, or inside

This is a fresh mix of tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, carrots, and herbs topped with a Pomegranate Vinaigrette and a crunchy Ja'ala (roasted spiced nut and seed mix). It's not the traditional version of this salad, but BETTER! It goes really well with grilled and smoked meats.

This is the potato salad I make most often. It's actually my mother's recipe with hard-boiled egg, mayo, chopped apple, and bread and butter pickles. This creamy potato salad with mayo and mustard is a staple at every large family gathering and potluck.

Best of all, these green beans and potatoes are cooked in the Instant Pot so they are ready to eat in no time. So whether you are looking for a side dish that cooks quickly or a make-ahead option, this recipe is a great choice.

Honestly I think this baked macaroni and cheese goes with everything. How can you not love all of that melty cheese? Best of all, this recipe uses real cheese and not processed stuff.

I remember these from my childhood in the cans. Now I make them at home with this recipe. These beans have a southwestern Tex-Mex flavor perfect for a variety of proteins. Great choice for weeknights, potlucks and BBQ's. It's also much better for you than canned.

This simple salad adds a burst of color to any meal. Roasted beets and pumpkin are mixed with fresh greens, crumbled goat cheese, and finished with a simple dressing.

This Traeger side dish is so easy to make and one of the best ways to perfectly smoke fresh ears of corn. Best of all, this recipe works in the oven or in a smoker/grill. Your friends and family will love these!

The sweet and spicy (jalapeno cheddar) flavors of these oven-baked sweet potatoes pair well with chicken, pork, and beef. Best of all you can make them ahead and just re-heat when you're ready to serve.

Transform pinto beans into a heartier side dish with soky bacon, garlic, onion, jalapeno, and fire roasted tomatoes. Best of all, this recipe shows you how to cooked in the slow cooker, Dutch oven, or Instant Pot.

Briny green olives with pimento give classic mayo potato salad a zing of flavor. It's something a little different to try for dinner.

Collard greens are a delicious staple in Southern cuisine and pair perfectly with the smokey flavors in barbecue. This classic recipe is lightened a bit with turkey bacon and is a great way to get your greens in.

Here's a gluten free twist to the classic Tuscan chopped salad. This recipe adds protein, fresh herbs and an oil free dressing.

One of my favorite things about making a big batch of rice is having leftovers for the next day. This Golden Rice Pilaf is flavorful Mediterranean sde dish with pine nuts and turmeric. Make a double batch and enjoy on teh second day for lunch as it's great with leftovers.

If you haven't already noticed, I love bacon and anything with it is the perfect side dish in my book. This easy side combines corn (can be frozen, fresh cherry tomatoes, bacon, cilantro, and lime for a tasty addition to your main entree.

Grilling vegetables is a great way to bring out the natural flavor. Best of all, it's incredibly easy, and you can mix and match whatever vegetables your family likes best. These grilled veggies served with a homemade Romesco sauce also pair well with a variety of meats so they are a must-have for backyard barbecues year-round.

There's something about the smoky flavor of grilled chicken that pairs perfectly with a side of baked beans. This old-fashioned side dish is a favorite for backyard barbecues and potlucks alike. Best of all, this dish is incredibly easy to make.

This pasta salad is a favorite for get-togethers and potlucks. Serve this Italian Pasta Salad alongside your grilled chicken breasts or thighs and the next day adds leftovers into the salad for a quick lunch.

Here's a healthier version of the deli salad you find at the Walmart deli counter. This is an easy pasta salad with broccoli, greek yogurt, cheddar cheese, and rotini pasta.

Here's another coleslaw recipe that is easy to make, so you can spend more time enjoying your guests and less time in the kitchen. Coleslaws can easily be modified to feed a large crowd. So whether you are cooking for a small family or a large neighborhood, you'll have plenty of options to choose from.

After trying this Elote recipe, you may never eat corn on the cob with just butter ever again. The sweetness and crunch of this Mexican corn dish is excellent as a side or as a snack. Best of all, you only need six ingredients to make it. If you can't find the cream, sour cream will do.

This creamed spinach is a different take on the classic dish. The cream sauce combined with paprika and nutmeg gives this traditional side dish a flavor you may not have tried before, but will surely love. See the article for more ideas on how to spice up this simple dish.

This simple cucumber salad with fresh dill has only six ingredients and bursting with fresh flavor. Best served chilled with grilled entrees, this cold salad is also nice to serve alongside sandwiches or juicy burgers for a quick snack or lunch.

Not sure if this classifies as dessert or a side dish, maybe both. But this fruit salad with a honey citrus dressing is a sweet addition to this list.

This quick and easy salad is a go-to for a summer party, picnics, potlucks, and cookouts. Best of all this simple dish can be served as an appetizer or a main course.

This hearty salad can be a stand-alone salad for lunch or served with your favorite grilled meats. Best of all it takes only 30 minutes to make, so you can put this quick and easy salad together even on a busy weeknight.