Find 17 of the best side dishes for fried chicken. It’s one of my favorite comfort foods with that crispy outside and juicy, tender meat on the inside. For our family, it is pure comfort food that is just so irresistible.
For years, I worked at a local restaurant that is famous for its fried chicken. We made tons, yes tons of chicken lightly dusted in batter, then deep-fried until golden brown.
Food this good deserves the perfect side dish. We’ve got you covered with some of our favorites, from mashed potatoes to coleslaw.
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Easy Side Dishes for Fried Chicken
From traditional to a bit more modern recipes, you are sure to find a few family favorites.
Slow Cooker Baked Beans
This recipe just ticks all the baked beans boxes for our family. The beans are nestled in a slightly sweet and tangy sauce.
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Corn on the Cob
There is nothing like fresh, sweet corn with lots of butter and sprinkled by salt.
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Corn Fritters
These homemade corn fritters are made with just the right balance of flavors, plus they’re so simple to put together.
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Southern Potato Salad
This easy and traditional Southern Potato Salad is a recipe that has been handed down through the ages.
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Homestyle Potato Salad
This is potato salad the old-fashioned way, with eggs, celery, and relish.
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Rich Buttery Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are a staple at any family holiday dinner. This is my favorite recipe because they’re so creamy, buttery, and delicious.
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Best Coleslaw Ever
This really is the BEST Cole Slaw recipe you will ever have! This has been a family staple for over 35 years.
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Sweet and Tangy Cilantro Lime Slaw
This vinaigrette-based slaw has a balance of flavors from sweetness of fruit to the tangy punch of rice vinegar and lime.
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Old-Fashioned Three Bean Salad
The zippy flavors and textures of this old-fashioned three bean salad really do make it the perfect summer salad to serve at any barbecue, potluck, or relaxing weekend meal.
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Garlic Green Beans
This recipe for skillet garlic green beans is a delicious side dish that is ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for fresh produce and let’s face it, anything with garlic in the recipe must be scrumptious.
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Broccoli Cheddar Pasta Salad
This is almost like a broccoli slaw. It is an addictive blend of tricolor rotini pasta, cheese, onion. broccoli, and a delicious creamy cider coleslaw dressing.
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Southern Baked Mac and Cheese with Breadcrumbs
Southern baked mac and cheese with a crunchy, golden brown breadcrumb topping. Made with gruyere and white cheddar cheese. Creamy, cheesy, and comforting.
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Mashed Sweet Potatoes
This mashed sweet potatoes with coconut milk recipe is one of my go-to side dishes. It is very easy to make and very simple.
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Cheddar Jalapeno Cornbread Pudding
This easy cheddar jalapeno cornbread pudding is the best comfort food side dish. Made with homemade or leftover cornbread, this savory bread pudding is a tasty side dish for the holidays or weeknight dinner.
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VEGAN GARLIC BREAD
Lightly toasted French bread is slathered in dairy free garlic butter to make Vegan Garlic Bread. Not only does the butter go on top of the bread, but it goes on each individual slice as well! Fresh parsley, Italian seasoning and two forms of garlic flavor this versatile side dish.
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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
While the pasta salad with dill pickles is a simple recipe, the results are creamy and delicious. It makes a perfect side for any family meal or gathering.
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Creamed Spinach
This is the best creamed spinach recipe ever. With just 6 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep, you can have cheesy, bacony keto creamed spinach at the dinner table in no time.
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You can find Victoria crocheting, quilting, and creating recipes. She has worked in restaurants for many years. Her many crochet patterns and quilt patterns are enjoyed by many. In her professional career, she has worked in management in a wide variety of businesses including higher education as a dean of a division. All the while attending college part-time to achieve her doctorate in higher education with an emphasis in e-learning.