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23 Healthy side dishes to serve with grilled chicken for kids

Published: Aug 27, 2023 · Modified: Aug 27, 2023 by Morgan · This post may contain affiliate links ·

Want to mix up dinners with your family? Here are the best healthy side dishes to serve with grilled chicken for kids!

Grilled chicken is a staple dinner in our house. We tend to bulk cook it and have it to eat for a few days - with BBQ sauce as a sandwich, on salads, in tacos, or on it's own with sides.

If you find yourself serving grilled chicken for dinner and unsure what to pair it with - fear not! Today I am going to share a ton of healthy sides to serve your kids alongside grilled chicken!

Healthy side dishes to serve with grilled chicken for kids

Why Choose Healthy Side Dishes for Kids

It's important to teach kids to make healthy, balanced food choices from a young age. It's important for:

  • Nutritional balance: Providing essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients for growing bodies
  • Variety and taste exploration: Introducing new flavors and textures to expand children's palate
  • Positive eating habits: Encouraging the enjoyment of whole foods and fostering a love for nutritious options

Serving balanced meals even to young kids will help to introduce healthy choices in a delicious way!

Healthy side dishes to serve with grilled chicken for kids

Healthy side dishes to serve with grilled chicken for kids

Here are recipes for some of the best healthy side dishes to serve with grilled chicken for families!

Healthy side dishes to serve with grilled chicken for kids

Add a delicious twist to your kids' meals with these wholesome and flavorful side dishes that perfectly complement grilled chicken.

Photo Credit: apaigeofpositivity.com

Parmesan Carrot Fries with Parmesan Aioli

Step aside potatoes, there’s a new fry in town. These Parmesan Carrot Fries are soft and savory, loaded with plenty of parmesan and fresh thyme for a snack or side dish that is outright addicting especially when dipped in the homemade Parmesan Aioli.

Photo Credit: thecleaneatingcouple.com

Caprese Pasta Salad

An Easy Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe that is perfect as a side dish! This cold mozzarella pasta salad with tomatoes and basil is so delicious!

Photo Credit: wholesomefarmhouserecipes.com

Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

Potatoes and green beans are a wonderful side for so many meals. Make in a sheet pan easily.

Photo Credit: biteswithbri.com

Bacon Zucchini Fritters

These delicious Bacon Zucchini Fritters are loaded with veggies and super crispy. They can be served as a side dish or appetizer. They can also be made keto/low carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo/whole30 friendly.

Photo Credit: thehealthyepicurean.com

Carrot, Chickpea and Raisin Salad

This 5-ingredient carrot salad with chickpeas, raisins, cilantro and almonds, tossed in a citrus ginger vinaigrette is perfect for any time of the year and for any meal.

It's light, refreshing and full of nutrition! Make a big batch and enjoy all week.

Photo Credit: thrivingnest.com

Cauliflower Nuggets Baby Finger Food

Cauliflower nuggets - riced cauliflower and potato shaped into little rectangles and fried for a golden crust. A delicious and healthy veggie finger food for kids all ages.

Photo Credit: www.acedarspoon.com

Balsamic Roasted Carrots

Balsamic Roasted Carrots offer a healthy side dish to your next holiday meal or weeknight dinner. The sweet honey mixed with the robust flavors of balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil pair wonderfully to add flavor to this roasted carrots recipe.

Photo Credit: www.throughthefibrofog.com

Creamy Potato Cauliflower Mash

This creamy potato cauliflower mash is kid-friendly side dish that works so well with chicken dishes. Easy to make, it's flavorful, a little lighter than all-potato mash and gets in some veggies too!

Photo Credit: foxeslovelemons.com

Lemon Maple Brussels Sprouts

These lemon maple Brussels sprouts will make a Brussels sprout lover out of just about anybody. Bright, sweet and tangy, they come together in one pan in less than 20 minutes.

Photo Credit: www.windingcreekranch.org

Easy Greek Cucumber Salad Recipe

This easy Greek Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and healthy option for summer days. Made with cucumbers and tomatoes, it's the perfect side dish for grilled chicken.

Photo Credit: www.rachaelhartleynutrition.com

Roasted Green Beans and Mushrooms with Herbed Breadcrumbs Recipe

This recipe for roasted green beans and mushrooms with garlic-herb breadcrumbs is a simple and versatile side dish. Family friendly too!

Photo Credit: thetopmeal.com

Turkish Red Cabbage Salad

This delicious Turkish red cabbage salad can be served with grilled chicken, kebabs, barbecues, roasted meat, or simple side salads. It’s fresh, tasty, and super easy to make at home.

Photo Credit: nibbleanddine.com

Microwave Butternut Squash

It's so quick and easy to prepare butternut squash using the microwave! Pick your favorite method and you can be enjoying cubed, mashed, or even whole butternut squash in no time!

Photo Credit: theshortordercook.com

Crispy Baked Marinated Artichoke Hearts

Crispy baked artichoke hearts are a fun side dish that kids will gobble up. This easy 1-ingredient recipe make crispy veggies that kids will want to dip in just about anything.

Photo Credit: joyfoodsunshine.com

Summer Fruit Salad Recipe

In this fruit salad recipe, the best, in-season summer fruit is tossed in a simple honey lemon dressing to keep it from browning.

Photo Credit: makeitskinnyplease.com

Fresh Avocado Corn Salad

It's a delicious salad in the summer months when sweet corn is in season. It's a great appetizer to scoop with tortilla chips, a side salad for tacos or grilled chicken and so much more!

Photo Credit: recipesfromapantry.com

Mexican Air Fryer Corn On The Cob

This Mexican Air Fryer Corn On the Cob, made with pantry staples, is juicy and cooked to tender charred perfection in just 10 minutes.

Photo Credit: www.chocolatemoosey.com

Green Onion Salad

This Green Onion Salad with cucumber and bell pepper then tossed in a lemon ginger vinaigrette is a healthy and easy side dish.

Photo Credit: www.eatingworks.com

Roasted Broccoli Florets with Lemon and Butter

These roasted broccoli florets are so crispy and delicious. Filled with a lemony and butter flavor you’ll love how tasty they are. With only 3 ingredients and 25 minutes to make they’re perfect for week days and busy families.

Photo Credit: thelittlestcrumb.com

Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad

This strawberry goat cheese salad is the perfect spring and summer salad! Made with fresh strawberries, goat cheese, spinach, walnuts & pine nuts. Then drizzled with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette with a hint of cinnamon.

Photo Credit: whatagirleats.com

Mediterranean Rice Pilaf

Kids can’t get enough of this golden rice pilaf!

Photo Credit: www.eatingworks.com

Baked Risotto Gorgonzola Recipe: Gluten Free

Enjoy all the creaminess without any of the work with this no stir baked risotto gorgonzola recipe! This gluten free baked risotto is cheesy and creamy. Pure comfort in a bowl!

Photo Credit: thebellyrulesthemind.net

Air Fryer Corn Nuggets Recipe

Air fryer vegetables offer an easy way to make a tasty, wholesome side dish. Of course, you can make a meal out of them by adding them as a topping to rice, quinoa, or your favorite dishes too. Cooking them in the air fryer creates a crispy exterior but soft interior everyone will love.

Thanks for reading!

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Hey there, I'm Morgan, the creative mind behind CelebratingWithKids.com! As a parent of two lively little ones, I've made it my mission to turn ordinary days into extraordinary adventures, sharing playful activities, thoughtful toy reviews, and delightful printables to help families celebrate every moment together. 🎉👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🎈

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