Potatoes are the ultimate sidekick for chicken—versatile, satisfying, and ready to take on whatever flavors you’re cooking with. Whether you’re roasting, frying, grilling, or slow-cooking your chicken, there’s a potato dish that’ll match the mood.
These 43 potato sides cover all the bases, from ultra-comforting classics to fresh takes that keep things interesting.
Roast Potatoes
These are your classic roasted potatoes with crispy outsides and fluffy interiors. If you need the perfect side for chicken then you'll find it here, especially roast chicken
Crispy Roast Potatoes
These roast potatoes have a crisp outside and soft inside, making them the perfect side for chicken. Their simple flavor lets the chicken shine while adding a satisfying bite to your meal.
Black Garlic Roast Potatoes
These black garlic roast potatoes deliver a crisp texture that pairs perfectly with chicken. The rich flavor from goose fat and herb butter makes them an ideal side for your next poultry dinner.
Smoked Paprika Roasted Potatoes
Smoked Paprika Roasted Potatoes bring bold flavor and a crisp texture that pairs perfectly with chicken. This easy oven method gives you a healthy, vegan, and gluten-free side everyone can enjoy.
Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes
These roasted potatoes are the perfect match for chicken because their crispy texture and savory garlic flavor complement the mild taste of poultry. Serve them to add a satisfying, crowd-pleasing side to any chicken dinner.
Rosemary Roast Potatoes
These rosemary roast potatoes use only four ingredients and are simple to make. Their crisp texture and savory flavor pair perfectly with chicken, making them an ideal side for any meal.
Chili Garlic Roasted Potatoes with Fresh Herbs
These roasted potatoes have a spicy chili garlic sauce that pairs perfectly with chicken, adding bold flavor to your meal. Serve this easy side dish to make any chicken dinner more exciting.
Turmeric Cumin Roasted Potatoes
These Turmeric Cumin roasted potatoes have a crisp outside and a soft center, making them a great match for chicken. The bold spices balance the mild flavor of chicken, creating a complete meal.
Easy Roasted Whole Baby Potatoes with Rosemary
These oven roasted baby potatoes have a crisp outside and a soft center, making them a great match for chicken. Their simple flavor lets the chicken stand out while adding a satisfying bite to your meal.
Oven Roasted Potatoes
These roasted potatoes have a crisp texture and mild flavor that pairs well with chicken. Serve them for a balanced meal everyone will enjoy.
Crispy Skin On Roast Potatoes
These skin-on roast potatoes save time and deliver a crispy bite that pairs perfectly with chicken. Their hearty texture and quick prep make them an ideal side for any chicken dinner.
Potato Salads
If you're serving chicken up at a BBQ or during the summer, you might want a salad to go alongside it, and that's where these potato salad sides come in handy
creamy potato salad with bacon and chives
This creamy potato salad with crispy bacon and fresh chives is the perfect match for chicken because its flavors balance and complement savory poultry dishes. Serve it to make any chicken meal more satisfying and complete.
Easy Potato Salad with Bacon
This potato salad with bacon has a smoky-tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with chicken. Serve it to round out your meal with a side everyone will enjoy.
Best Potato Salad
This potato salad is creamy and tangy, making it the perfect match for chicken. Serve it at your next meal to add a classic, crowd-pleasing side everyone will enjoy.
Greek Potato Salad (No Mayo!)
This Greek potato salad uses a simple vinaigrette and fresh herbs, making it a lighter choice that won’t overpower your chicken. Its bright flavors balance the richness of chicken, creating a complete meal everyone will enjoy.
Herbed Potato Salad (no mayo!)
This potato salad is mayo-free and easy to make, making it a lighter choice for any meal. Its fresh taste pairs perfectly with chicken, offering a balanced side everyone will enjoy.
Spicy Indian baby potato salad
This Indian baby potato salad has bold flavors that pair perfectly with chicken, making every bite more satisfying. Its vegan and gluten-free ingredients let everyone at the table enjoy a great side dish.
Fries & Wedges
If there's a potato side dish that's loved in every corner of the globe, then it's fries. But there are a lot of options when it comes to fries (and wedges)
Cheesy Chilli Loaded Wedges
These cheesy chilli loaded wedges are the perfect side for chicken because their bold flavors balance the mildness of the meat. Serve them to add a satisfying, crowd-pleasing touch to any chicken dinner.
Sesame Potato Wedges
These sesame potato wedges have a bold flavor that stands up well next to chicken. Their crisp texture and spicy kick make them the perfect side to balance any chicken dish.
Paprika Potato Wedges
These baked paprika potato wedges have a simple flavor that pairs perfectly with chicken, making every bite more satisfying. Serve them as a side to add a crisp, seasoned touch to your meal.
Ultra Crispy Baked Potato Wedges
These baked potato wedges come out crisp every time and are simple to make. Their hearty texture and mild flavor make them a perfect match for any chicken dish.
Potato Wedges (Air Fryer or Oven Method)
These potato wedges are easy to make and have a flavor that pairs perfectly with chicken. Serve them as a simple side that rounds out any chicken dinner.
Best Potato Wedges
These crispy oven-baked potato wedges have a fluffy inside and a savory outside that pairs perfectly with chicken. The simple two-ingredient sauce makes this side dish quick to prepare for any meal.
Skin On Fries (Oven Baked)
These homemade skin-on fries have a hearty texture that pairs perfectly with chicken. Serve them with your favorite dip for a simple, satisfying side everyone will enjoy.
Skin on Fries (Oven Baked)
These crispy, oven-baked fries are simple to make and bring out the best in any meal. Their light texture and savory flavor make them the perfect match for chicken.
Perfect Thin and Crispy French Fries
These thin and crispy fries bring restaurant quality to your table and are easy to make at home. Their simple flavor and crunch pair perfectly with chicken, making them an ideal side for any meal.
Oven Baked Fries
These oven baked fries are a healthier choice that still deliver great taste and texture. Their crispiness and seasoning make them the perfect side to serve with chicken.
Twice Cooked Chips with Rosemary Salt
These twice-cooked chips with rosemary salt are crisp and flavorful, making them a perfect match for juicy chicken. Their satisfying crunch and herby taste balance out any chicken dish for a complete meal.
Air Fryer Chunky Chips
These air fryer chips come out crispy and fluffy, making them a great match for chicken. Their simple flavor lets your main dish stand out while still adding something special to the meal.
Crispy Greek fries
These oven baked Greek fries bring a crisp texture and bold flavor that pairs perfectly with chicken. The herbs and feta add a fresh touch that makes any chicken dinner feel complete.
Homemade French Fries
These homemade french fries are crisp, golden potatoes cooked to perfection and topped with simple seasonings. Their classic flavor and texture make them the perfect side to serve with chicken.
Mash
Creamy, decadent mashed potatoes are made for serving alongside chicken - but there's more to it than just potatoes mashed with a little milk and butter as these recipes prove
Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
This loaded mashed potato casserole is packed with cheese, bacon, and sour cream, making it a great match for chicken. Prepare it ahead of time to save effort when serving your meal.
Colcannon
This creamy potato side pairs perfectly with chicken because its rich flavor balances the lighter taste of poultry. Serve it to make any chicken dinner more satisfying and complete.
Irish Mashed Potatoes (Champ Recipe)
This Irish mashed potato recipe uses green onions and butter for a simple, flavorful twist that stands out from plain mash. Its creamy texture and mild taste make it perfect for serving alongside chicken, balancing the meal without overpowering it.
Sour Cream and Chive Mashed Potatoes
These sour cream and chive mashed potatoes have a smooth flavor that balances the savory taste of chicken. Serve them to make any chicken dinner feel complete and satisfying.
Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes
These Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes have a smooth texture and a savory flavor that pairs perfectly with chicken. Serve them to add comfort and balance to your meal.
Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe
These mashed potatoes are creamy and smooth, making them the perfect side to balance the flavors of any chicken dish. Serve them to bring comfort and satisfaction to your meal.
Gratins & Bakes
If you want an indulgent, rich, and creamy potato side to serve alongside chicke,n then you'll want to pick a recipe from this collection
Sliced Potato Bake
This sliced potato bake has a creamy, cheesy texture with flavors that pair perfectly with chicken. Its crispy top adds a satisfying bite that makes any chicken dinner more complete.
Cheesy Potatoes Au Gratin
Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes offer a creamy, rich flavor that balances the savory taste of chicken. Their smooth texture and cheesy sauce make them the ideal side to complete any chicken meal.
Potato Gratin Savoyard (Without Cream)
This potato gratin Savoyard uses stock instead of cream, making it a lighter choice that pairs well with chicken. The simple method and savory flavor make it a perfect side for any chicken dish.
Garlic Potato Gratin
This garlic potato gratin has a creamy, cheesy texture that pairs perfectly with chicken. Its crispy potato skins add a satisfying bite, making it an ideal side for your next chicken dinner.
Hasselback Potato Gratin
This Hasselback potato gratin brings creamy, cheesy flavor with extra crispy edges that everyone loves. Its rich taste and texture make it the perfect side dish to serve with chicken.
Potato Gratin
This potato gratin has a creamy texture and a crisp top that pairs perfectly with chicken, making every bite more satisfying. Serve it to impress guests or elevate a weeknight meal.
PERFECT Au Gratin Potatoes
These creamy, cheesy au gratin potatoes pair perfectly with chicken because their rich flavor balances the mild taste of poultry. Serve this easy side to make any chicken dinner feel complete.
FAQs
Mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, and potato wedges are super easy and go great with chicken. You can season them simply or dress them up with herbs and cheese. They’re filling, tasty, and don’t take much effort.
Yes, mashed potatoes are a classic choice with fried chicken. The creamy texture balances out the crunch of the chicken really well. Add a little gravy for the ultimate comfort food combo.
Yukon Golds and Russets are great for mashed and baked potatoes. Red potatoes hold their shape well, so they’re ideal for roasting and potato salads. Sweet potatoes are another tasty option if you want something a bit different.
Rosemary, thyme, parsley, and garlic are all great choices. These herbs enhance the flavor of both the potatoes and the chicken. Toss them with olive oil and potatoes before roasting for a delicious side.
