What to serve on the side of BBQ Chicken Sandwiches?

Question

Having family over for dinner. BBQ chicken sandwiches on whole wheat buns, fresh corn on the cob, and zucchini cake for dessert....I feel like I need one more side dish. Baked beans? Potato wedges? Green bean fries? Sauteed apples? Any ideas?

Answer 1

Cole slaw, hands down. Not only is it great on the side, but I love to put it on the sandwich as well. There isn't anything better than hot BBQ chicken mixed with cool, crunchy cole slaw.

Roasted potatoes would be good as well, but when I hear BBQ I think cole slaw.

Answer 2

BBQ demands either baked beans or coleslaw.  

Answer 3

Absolutely cole slaw!!

Answer 4

cole slaw with a mayo based dressing or if you don't like that (yuck!) try a vinaigrette type dressing

I add thin sliced peppers and onions to my coleslaw mix and then mix together

1/3 cup olive oil

1/3 cup apple cider vinegar

3 TBS sugar

salt and pepper to taste, mix it all together until sugar dissolves pour over salad mix and let it sit for a couple hours in fridge before serving... tossing occasionally

Answer 5

you do not need another protein or carb

you need a fruit ( fruit salad, melons,berries etc... ) apples are nice !!

if you are putting veggies on the bbq sand like lettuce/tomato then dont do a side salad

so i would suggest  the fruit... you can do fruit kabobs !!

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Coleslaw or Red Potato Salad is always good

Answer 8

Yes, I usually use potato wedges or you can use chips if you like!

Other: Normally regular potato not sweet potato.

Salty chips work best other flavors may have to be very precise!!!

HOPE THIS HELPS!!!!!!

Answer 9

Cole slaw?

Answer 10

I would go with baked beans AND coleslaw.  :)

Answer 11

I would make some crispy french fries and a nice green salad!

Answer 12

It sounds like you're trying to have a nice healthy dinner.  If that's the case, then fruit would be ideal.  Sauteed apples is on the right track, but you want something more fresh and crunchy.  Try sliced apples and dried cranberries, with some shredded coconut.  Or even apples, oranges, bananas and coconut, with a little lemon juice.

Answer 13

I'm all for baked beans, cole slaw, and potato salad. Those are the classics in the south. I know that's three sides but for the whole family, it gives a choice.

Answer 14

I'd go with baked beans or tater wedges!

Answer 15

Sounds like a yummy meal!

A slaw salad is a great idea - for something fresh, crisp and fruity I often make a Sweet Fennel Slaw with sliced apples and a lime juice vinagrette.

Just thinly slice a bulb or two of sweet fennel (sometimes called Anise at the grocery store), a couple tart apples, toss together with a little olive oil, the zest and juice of a couple limes, a drizzle of honey and a little salt and pepper.

I've made this for family get-togethers and large parties (40-60 people) and it's always a hit. (as a bonus, fennel also helps settle the tummy when you overeat!).  

Answer 16

Baked beans would be great. Also, coleslaw or a potato salad.