Source: Freeskyline, AdobeStockIt's hard to find a more versatile meat product than chicken. It pairs perfectly with any side dish – from simple fluffy rice to stewed or roasted vegetables. We've compiled 20 tried-and-tested ideas in one collection just for you!
1. Stewed Zucchini with Tomatoes
Source: kidsbebus.ruA light and healthy side dish in every sense – the perfect complement to chicken.
You will need: 700 g zucchini, 150 g carrots, 150 g onions, 3 cloves garlic, 150 g tomatoes, 100 g bell pepper, spices.
Preparation: Peel and grate the tomatoes, and dice the rest of the vegetables. Sauté the onion and garlic until translucent, then add carrots and bell pepper. Fry for another 5 minutes, add the zucchini, and simmer for 10 minutes over low heat. Add spices and grated tomato, and remove the vegetables from the heat after another minute.
2. Rice with Vegetables
Source: pinterest.ruRice with vegetables is not only delicious but also versatile, as you can constantly change the vegetables.
You will need: 1.5 cups rice, 1 purple onion, 1 carrot, 1 bell pepper, 100 g green beans, 100 g corn, spices.
Preparation: Cook the rice until done. Dice the onion, carrot, and bell pepper, and sauté for a couple of minutes over high heat. Add green beans and corn, and fry for another 2 minutes. Add the rice, season, heat everything together, and remove from heat.
3. Baked Pumpkin with Herbs
Source: stolyar-26.ruPumpkin is a very versatile ingredient for main courses, desserts, appetizers, and, of course, side dishes.
You will need: 500 g pumpkin, 1 bunch parsley, 3 tbsp olive oil, 0.5 lemon, spices, 2 cloves garlic.
Preparation: Mix olive oil, lemon juice, spices, crushed garlic, and chopped parsley. Add the diced pumpkin and mix. Wrap everything in a foil packet and bake in the oven for about 30 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
4. Buckwheat with Green Peas
Source: cookpad.comA very healthy side dish, even for children.
You will need: 1 cup buckwheat, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 cup green peas, 2 cups water, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and carrot, and sauté for about 7 minutes. Add green peas, and simmer for another 10 minutes. Add the rinsed buckwheat and water, and simmer until the porridge is cooked. Season to taste at the end.
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5. Mushrooms in Sour Cream
Source: gdegriby.ruThe simplest, yet very delicious recipe for fried mushrooms. Suitable for all types, just cook wild mushrooms longer.
You will need: 700 g mushrooms, 2 onions, 200 ml sour cream, spices.
Preparation: Slice the mushrooms arbitrarily and fry over medium heat until almost cooked. Add sliced onions and continue frying until golden brown. Pour in sour cream, season, and simmer for another 10-15 minutes over low heat.
6. Bulgur with Tomatoes
Source: food.inmyroom.ruAmong all grains, bulgur is one of the best options specifically for chicken.
You will need: 100 g bulgur, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 60 g bell pepper, 150 g tomatoes, 100 ml water, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion, carrot, and bell pepper, and sauté until soft. Peel and blend the tomatoes. Add the tomato mixture to the vegetables and simmer for another 5 minutes. Add the rinsed bulgur and water, and simmer until the grain is cooked. Season at the end.
7. Vegetable Side Dish for Chicken
Source: gotovka24.ruWe recommend stir-frying vegetables briefly over high heat – this way they retain more nutrients.
You will need: 1 zucchini, 1 bell pepper, 200 g mushrooms, 1 carrot, 200 g cherry tomatoes, 140 g cauliflower, spices.
Preparation: Arbitrarily chop all vegetables and mushrooms, and parboil cauliflower florets for 3 minutes. Sauté mushrooms until soft, then add carrots and bell pepper. After a couple of minutes, add zucchini and cauliflower, and after another couple, add cherry tomatoes. Continue frying for a minute or two, season the vegetables, and remove from heat.
8. Couscous with Spinach
Source: ms.carlosmunozracing.comCouscous as a side dish is great because it cooks in a matter of minutes.
You will need: 350 g couscous, 1 bunch spinach, 2 green onion stalks, 200 ml cream, 2 cloves garlic, 30 g butter, 1 tsp turmeric, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop spinach, green onion, and garlic, and sauté them in butter until soft. Add cream, turmeric, and spices, and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, prepare couscous according to package instructions, add it to the cream mixture, and stir.
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9. Quinoa with Vegetables
Source: every-holiday.ruQuinoa is consistently ranked among the world's healthiest grains, so we recommend not overlooking this gem.
You will need: 1 cup quinoa, 1 carrot, 1 bell pepper, 1 chili pepper, 2 cloves garlic, 70 g corn, 5 sprigs cilantro, spices.
Preparation: Cook quinoa according to instructions. Finely chop carrot, bell pepper, chili, and garlic, and sauté for a couple of minutes over high heat. Add corn and fry for another minute. Add quinoa, spices, and chopped cilantro, mix, and remove the side dish from heat after a minute.
10. Potatoes with Cheese in Foil
Source: anymenu.ruThe only thing better than plain baked potatoes is baked potatoes with butter and cheese!
You will need: 600 g potatoes, 150 g hard cheese, 40 g butter, spices, garlic, and herbs.
Preparation: Season whole, washed potatoes in their skins with spices, wrap in foil, and bake for about 45-55 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius. Unwrap the foil, make incisions in the potatoes, and gently mash the flesh with a spoon. Add butter with chopped garlic and herbs, sprinkle with grated cheese, and bake for another 7-10 minutes.
11. Fried Eggplant with Vegetables
Source: ugurlulezzetler.comOptionally, add a little mushrooms, cilantro, or walnuts.
You will need: 2 eggplants, 2 bell peppers, 2 tomatoes, 3 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Dice all vegetables and fry the eggplant until golden brown. Add bell pepper and fry for another 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, garlic, and spices, fry for another couple of minutes, and remove the eggplant from heat.
12. Cauliflower in Tomato Sauce
Source: zen.yandex.ruCauliflower is a very underrated base for side dishes, and unfairly so. And it pairs perfectly with chicken!
You will need: 400 g cauliflower, 150 ml milk, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 bell pepper, 1 cup canned tomatoes, spices.
Preparation: Thinly slice the onion, carrot, and bell pepper, and sauté until soft. Blend the tomatoes and pour into the vegetables. Add cauliflower florets and simmer for 10 minutes. After that, pour in milk with spices, and simmer for another 10 minutes.
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13. Broccoli Puree
Source: kvashenaya-kapusta.ruBroccoli puree is an ideal dish even for those on a strict diet. You can substitute vegetable broth for cream.
You will need: 500 g broccoli, 5 tbsp cream, 1 tsp butter, spices.
Preparation: Boil broccoli florets in boiling water for about 10 minutes until soft, then immediately rinse with ice water. Add butter, cream, and spices, and blend everything until smooth.
14. Mashed Potatoes with Spinach
Source: dolcevita-saransk.ruAnother great alternative to classic mashed potatoes.
You will need: 800 g potatoes, 200 g spinach, 100 g butter, 70 ml cream, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Boil potatoes until cooked. Finely chop spinach and sauté it with garlic in one-third of the butter until soft. Add spinach, the remaining butter, spices, and warm cream to the potatoes, and mash the puree with a blender.
15. Rice with Pineapples
Source: m.fotostrana.ruChicken with pineapple – a combination that leaves no one indifferent.
You will need: 200 g rice, 200 g pineapple, 0.5 bell pepper, 0.5 onion, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 1 clove garlic, 2 green onion stalks, spices.
Preparation: Cook the rice. Dice the onion and bell pepper, and sauté for 2 minutes over high heat. Add ginger, crushed garlic, and diced pineapple. Fry for another 2 minutes, then add spices, chopped green onion, and rice. Cook everything for another 2 minutes and remove from heat.
16. Green Beans in Soy Sauce
Source: pitportal.ruGreen beans are a perfectly self-sufficient side dish that needs no additions.
You will need: 200 g green beans, 2 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp sesame oil.
Preparation: Sauté green beans in sesame oil until soft. Add chopped garlic and soy sauce, and fry for another minute. The side dish is ready!
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17. Fried Rice with Egg
Source: kartinkin.netThe main thing here is that the rice doesn't overcook or stick together.
You will need: 200 g rice, 3 eggs, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, 100 g green beans, 2 cloves garlic, 1 chili pepper, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 10 g ginger, spices, sesame seeds.
Preparation: Cook the rice until done. Mince garlic, onion, chili, and ginger, and fry for a minute. Add diced bell pepper, carrot, and green beans, and fry everything together for another 3 minutes.
Pour in beaten eggs and continue frying until cooked, stirring constantly. At the very end, add rice, soy sauce, spices, and sesame seeds, mix, heat for a minute, and remove the dish from heat.
18. Stewed Vegetables in Sour Cream
Source: pinterest.ruAnother proven way to stew delicious vegetables.
You will need: 2 potatoes, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 100 g broccoli, 100 g corn, 1 eggplant, 1 bell pepper, 2 tomatoes, 150 g sour cream, spices, half a glass of water.
Preparation: Arbitrarily chop all vegetables into smaller pieces. Sauté onion, carrot, and pepper for 5-7 minutes. Add the remaining vegetables, except broccoli, and simmer everything covered for 10-15 minutes over medium heat. Add broccoli, sour cream, and water, season, and simmer over low heat for another 15-20 minutes.
19. Stewed Cabbage in a Pan
Source: cookpad.comAn original recipe for stewed cabbage with green beans – perfect for chicken.
You will need: 1 head of cabbage, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 150 g green beans, 1 bunch of herbs, 70 g tomato paste, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop onion and carrot, and sauté them with green beans for about 7 minutes until soft. Add shredded cabbage, fry for another couple of minutes, and add tomato paste with spices. Reduce heat and simmer everything covered until the cabbage is soft. Add water if necessary, and add chopped herbs a couple of minutes before the end of cooking.
20. Pearl Barley with Vegetables
Source: 24health.bySometimes you want something simple, yet interesting. And pearl barley comes to the rescue!
You will need: 2 cups pearl barley, 2 carrots, 2 onions, 300 g canned green peas, spices.
Preparation: Rinse pearl barley, soak for half an hour, and toast in a dry pan until fragrant. Separately chop and sauté carrots with onions. Add green peas with their liquid and simmer for 5 minutes. Add pearl barley to the vegetables and add enough water to cover everything completely. Season and simmer the porridge over low heat, covered, until cooked.