31 Side Dishes to Serve with Chicken Thighs

A guaranteed winner dished alongside crispy chicken thighs.

Set it and forget it, then devour it.

This colorful side dish looks (and tastes!) fancy, but is deceptively quick and easy to make.

服务与soy-glazedbone-in chicken thighs, or cut up some boneless thighs and throw them right in the wok.

Add some toasted pita triangles and hummus and you’ve got yourself a perfect Middle Eastern dinner.

Bonus: The kids will love them.

All of our favorite things, in one gooey casserole. (Thanks,Phoebe Lapine.)

Serve with grilled chicken thighs for a perfect summer meal.

It’s great with cauliflower rice, too.

Bugs Bunny was clearly on to something.

This recipe byMaria Lichtyis refreshing and fabulous with barbecued chicken thighs.

Our favorite veggie strikes again.

We love a good miso- or soy-glazed chicken thigh, and this would make an amazing accompaniment. (Thanks,Gaby Dalkin.)

Fact: Avocado makes everything better. And the creamy texture of this rice pairs perfectly with crispy-skinned roasted chicken thighs.

Smoky, crunchy and totally delicious.

This showstopper of a salad just might upstage the main dish.

We’d take these over French fries any day.

Thanks toHeidi Larsen, you’ll never have to tell us to eat our veggies again.

Like everyone’s favorite decadent pasta dish, but without the carbs.

Feel free to jazz up this simple recipe byKatie Workmanwith lemon or a sprinkle of Parmesan or soy sauce, depending on how you’re preparing the chicken.

Easy, tasty and drop-dead gorgeous.

A simple herby citrus dressing brings everything together.

Who said bread pudding was just for dessert? We love this savory version with some simple roasted chicken thighs.

A weekly summertime staple byAida Mollenkamp.

These crispy treats are delicious and healthy (but don’t tell the kids).

This dish is full of kitchen staples like garbanzo beans, frozen peas and onions—plus rice from last night’s dinner. (We won’t tell.)

If you thought the humble zucchini was only good forquick breadsandzoodle bowls, we’ve got news. It happens to make an excellent—and lightning-fast—salad.

Complete your meal with these tasty potatoes covered with Parmesan cheese, lemon zest and herbs.

The most delicious way to eat more greens? Smother them with Gruyère cheese and heavy cream.

There’s nothing wrong with a classic—we just lightened it up a touch, with a homemade vinaigrette and tons of vegetable toppings in place of the usual bacon.

Contrary to popular belief, thereisa way to make rich creamed spinach without cream. “How?” you ask? Use coconut milk instead.