10 Potato Side Dishes for BBQ Chicken

Are you looking for the perfect side dish to accompany your BBQ chicken?

Potatoes are a classic accompaniment and can be cooked in so many delicious ways.

From mashed potatoes to roasted potatoes, there’s something for everyone.

In this article, I’ll share 10 of my favorite potato side dishes that will pair perfectly with BBQ chicken.

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Whether you’re looking for something simple or a bit more complex – these recipes have got you covered!

So let’s get started…

10 Potato Side Dishes for BBQ Chicken

Barbecue chicken is a classic summer dish, but there are so many sides that can be served alongside it.

Potatoes are a versatile and delicious choice for BBQ chicken side dishes.

Here are ten recipes featuring potatoes that will perfectly complement your grilled poultry:

1. Potato Salad

Potato salad is a classic side dish that can be served with meals or as part of a picnic.

It’s made by combining cooked potatoes, mayonnaise, and various other ingredients such as onions, celery, hard-boiled eggs, pickles, and seasonings.

What You’ll Need: To make potato salad you will need potatoes (any type works), mayonnaise (or an alternative like Greek yogurt or sour cream), onion (red or white), celery stalks, hard boiled eggs (optional), dill pickles (optional) and seasonings such as salt and pepper.

How To Make It

1. Begin by boiling the potatoes in salted water until they are tender but not mushy.
2. Drain them and let them cool before cutting into cubes.
3. In a large bowl combine the cubed potatoes with the diced onion and celery stalks.
4. Add in any optional ingredients if desired such as chopped eggs or dill pickles.
5. Finally add enough mayonnaise to coat all of the ingredients evenly.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste then refrigerate for at least one hour before serving cold alongside your BBQ chicken dinner!

2. Hasselback Potatoes

Hasselback Potatoes are a classic Swedish dish, in which potatoes are thinly sliced and roasted until they become crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

The result is a delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with BBQ chicken.

What You’ll Need: To make Hasselback Potatoes you will need potatoes (any variety), butter, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, fresh parsley or other herbs of your choice (optional).

How To Make It

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Wash and dry each potato.
3. Slice each potato into thin slices about 1/8-inch thick without cutting through the bottom of the potato.
4. Place potatoes onto baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil and lightly brush with melted butter or olive oil.
5. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper then add garlic powder if desired.
6. Bake for 45 minutes to an hour until golden brown and crispy on top but soft in center when pierced with fork.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving if desired.

3. Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Roasted garlic mashed potatoes are a delicious and flavorful side dish.

This dish is made with roasted garlic, butter, milk, and potatoes that have been boiled until they are soft.

The roasted garlic adds a rich flavor to the mashed potatoes that pairs perfectly with BBQ chicken.

What You’ll Need: To make this dish you will need 3 cloves of garlic, 1/4 cup of butter, 1/2 cup of milk, 2 pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes (peeled and cut into cubes), salt & pepper to taste.

How To Make It

1. Begin by preheating your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Take the three cloves of garlic and wrap them in aluminum foil.
3. Place on a baking sheet in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
4. Once done roasting set aside to cool before handling.
5. Next bring a large pot of salted water to boil over high heat then add the potato cubes and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
6. Drain the cooked potatoes then return them to the pot over low heat stirring constantly for one minute or so just to evaporate any remaining moisture from cooking process.
7. Remove from heat then mash using either a potato masher or an electric mixer adding butter, milk and roasted garlic as you go along until desired consistency is reached (you may not need all ingredients).
8. Season with salt & pepper before serving hot alongside your favorite BBQ chicken recipe!

4. Roasted Potato Wedges

Roasted potato wedges are a delicious side dish that can be served with almost any meal.

They are made from potatoes that have been cut into wedges and seasoned with herbs and spices before being roasted in the oven until crispy.

What You’ll Need: To make roasted potato wedges, you will need potatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder (optional), and any other seasonings of your choice (such as paprika or rosemary).

How to Make It

1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Cut the potatoes into wedges – about 1/2 inch thick – and place them in a bowl.
3. Drizzle the olive oil over the top of the potatoes and sprinkle on salt, pepper, garlic powder (optional), and any other desired seasonings.
4. Toss everything together so that all of the potato wedges are evenly coated with oil and seasonings.
5. Place the potato wedges on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil and spread them out so they aren’t touching each other too much.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on one side then flip them over using tongs or a spatula to brown the other side for an additional 10-15 minutes until crisp.
7. Serve hot!

5. Grilled Sweet Potato Fries

Grilled sweet potato fries are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be served with any meal.

They are made by cutting sweet potatoes into thin strips, coating them in oil and spices, and then grilling them until they are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

What You’ll Need: To make grilled sweet potato fries you will need a few simple ingredients. You will need two to three large sweet potatoes, olive oil or avocado oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika (optional), and any other seasonings of your choice.

How To Make It

1. Begin by preheating your grill to medium-high heat (around 400 degrees).
2. Wash the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1/4 inch thick slices or wedges.
3. Place the sliced potatoes in a bowl and toss with enough oil to lightly coat them.
4. Add desired seasonings such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and smoked paprika (optional).
5. Toss to combine all ingredients together.
6. Place the seasoned potatoes onto the hot grill in an even layer (you may need to do this in batches)
7. Grill for 8-10 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
8. Serve warm with your favorite BBQ sauce!

6. Loaded Baked Potato Skins

Loaded baked potato skins are a classic side dish.

They are made with hollowed out, cooked potatoes that have been filled with cheese, bacon, chives and other toppings.

The skins are then baked until they’re crispy and golden brown.

What You’ll Need: To make loaded baked potato skins you will need 4 large baking potatoes, olive oil, salt and pepper for seasoning the outside of the potatoes, 1/4 cup of butter or margarine (melted), 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, 8 slices of cooked bacon (crumbled), 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives for garnish.

How to Make It

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Wash potatoes under cold running water; pat dry with paper towels.
3. Rub each potato lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
4. Place on baking sheet; bake in preheated oven 45 minutes or until tender when pierced with fork.
5. Remove from oven; cool slightly before handling them.
6. Cut each potato lengthwise into four equal pieces; discard ends or save for another use such as mashed potatoes or soup stock.
7. Carefully scoop out flesh from inside each piece leaving 1/4-inch thick shell intact; reserve flesh for another use such as mashed potatoes or soup stock discarding any dark spots on skin surface while scooping out flesh.
8. Brush melted butter over both sides of each piece including edges; sprinkle evenly with cheese and crumbled bacon bits over buttered surfaces only not edges.
9. Bake in preheated oven 15 minutes longer until cheese is melted and bubbly around edges and shells are crisp.
10. Garnish top of warm potato skins before serving if desired using fresh parsley leaves or snipped chives.
11. Serve warm as a side dish alongside your favorite BBQ chicken recipe!

7. Scalloped Potatoes

Scalloped potatoes are a classic side dish that is made with thinly sliced potatoes, cream or milk, and cheese. It is baked in the oven until golden brown.

The result is a creamy, cheesy potato dish that pairs perfectly with BBQ chicken.

What You’ll Need: To make scalloped potatoes you will need potatoes (such as russet or Yukon gold), butter, flour, salt and pepper to taste, garlic powder (optional), an onion (optional), heavy cream or milk, grated cheese (such as cheddar or Parmesan).

How To Make It

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter.
3. Peel and slice the potatoes into 1/4-inch slices and place them in the pan. If desired add chopped onions at this point.
4. In a medium saucepan melt butter over low heat then add the flour and whisk together until smooth paste forms; season with salt & pepper to taste plus garlic powder if desired.
5. Gradually add cream while stirring continuously until mixture thickens; pour over potato slices and stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly throughout the pan.
6. Sprinkle top of mixture generously with grated cheese of your choice before baking for 45 minutes or until bubbly around edges and lightly browned on top; let cool 10 minutes before serving warm alongside BBQ chicken for a delicious meal!

8. Potato Gratin

Potato gratin is a classic French dish made with sliced potatoes, cream, and cheese.

It is sometimes referred to as scalloped potatoes or dauphinoise potatoes.

The ingredients are layered in a baking dish, covered with a creamy sauce, and baked until golden and bubbly.

What You’ll Need: To make potato gratin you will need potatoes (preferably Yukon Gold), cream (or half-and-half), garlic, butter, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt & pepper.

How To Make It

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Peel and slice the potatoes into thin rounds about 1/8 inch thick using either a mandolin or sharp knife.
3. Place them in a bowl of cold water so they don’t oxidize while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
4. In a medium saucepan over medium heat melt the butter then add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add cream (or half-and-half) and bring to a simmer stirring occasionally; season with salt & pepper to taste then remove from heat and set aside.
6. Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish with butter then layer one third of the potato slices on bottom followed by one third of parmesan cheese; repeat two more times ending with parmesan cheese on top; pour cream mixture over top making sure all slices are evenly coated; sprinkle nutmeg over top for flavor if desired; cover tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes until tender when pierced with fork – uncover last 5 minutes of cooking time if desired for browned topping.
7. Let cool 10 minutes before serving alongside your BBQ chicken entrée!

9. Parmesan Potato Stacks

Parmesan Potato Stacks are a delicious side dish made with thinly sliced potatoes and parmesan cheese.

The potatoes are layered in a baking dish, seasoned with garlic and herbs, then topped with melted butter and parmesan cheese.

What You’ll Need: To make Parmesan Potato Stacks you will need 4 large potatoes, 2 cloves of garlic (minced), 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 3 tablespoons butter (melted), salt & pepper to taste.

How To Make It

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Peel the potatoes and slice into thin rounds using a mandoline or very sharp knife.
3. Grease an 8-inch round baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
4. Arrange the potato slices in layers in the prepared pan, seasoning each layer lightly with salt & pepper as well as the minced garlic, oregano and basil.
5. Drizzle each layer generously with melted butter before topping it off with grated parmesan cheese.
6. Bake for 40 minutes until golden brown on top and tender when pierced through with a fork.
7. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving warm alongside your favorite BBQ chicken dish!

10. Twice Baked Potatoes

Twice-baked potatoes are a classic side dish made with potatoes that have been baked, then scooped out and mashed with butter, cheese, and other ingredients before being returned to the potato shells and baked again.

The result is a creamy, cheesy potato casserole that can be served as an accompaniment to any meal.

What You’ll Need: To make twice-baked potatoes you will need 4 large baking potatoes (such as russets), 1/4 cup of butter or margarine, 1/2 cup of sour cream, 1/2 cup of grated cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons of chopped chives or green onion tops (optional), salt and pepper to taste.

How To Make It

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Wash the potatoes well and dry them off.
3. Prick each potato several times with a fork.
4. Place on cookie sheet in preheated oven for about one hour or until tender when pierced with a fork. When done allow to cool slightly before handling.
5. Cut each potato lengthwise in half and carefully scoop out insides leaving enough around edges so that skins hold their shape when filled again.
6. In medium bowl mash the inside of the potatoes together with butter or margarine until fluffy; add sour cream, grated cheese, chives or green onions if desired; season with salt & pepper; mix all together thoroughly but do not overmix.
7. Carefully spoon mixture back into potato shells mounding it up slightly higher than edge of shell; sprinkle lightly with additional grated cheese if desired; place stuffed potatoes onto cookie sheet & bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes or until lightly browned on top & heated through throughout center of potato.
8. Serve hot.