You need some delcious sides for that sticky-sweet, perfectly glazed teriyaki chicken. From comforting classics to fresh Asian-inspired sides
Cozy up to classics like cottage cheese mac and cheese, which will soak up every drop of that delicious sauce, or keep it traditional with fragrant ginger rice and crispy bok choy stir fry.
Try orange ginger roasted carrots or blistered green beans for a lighter touch, which add the perfect snap to each bite. Whether craving comfort food or keeping it fresh and light, these sides will transform your teriyaki chicken from a simple main into a memorable meal.
Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
Recipe: Mash Potato Casserole
Grilled Broccoli
Recipe: Grilled Broccoli
Smoked Zucchini With Feta and Olives
Recipe: Smoky Zucchini
Grilled Carrots
Recipe: Simple Grilled Carrots
Baked Sweet Potatoes
Recipe: Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Grilled Cornbread
Recipe: Roasted Cornbread
Smoked Cauliflower
Recipe: Smoked Caulfilower
Orange Ginger Roasted Carrots
Perfectly roasted carrots with a creamy, tangy orange-ginger sauce. This easy-to-prepare side dish is a marvelous accompaniment to Asian-style cuisine.
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Blistered Green Beans
The perfect vegetable side dish that goes with nearly everything, these Blistered Green Beans are crispy, tender, and flavorful. They’re so easy to make!
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Low-Carb Broccoli Cauliflower Rice
This addicting Broccoli Cauliflower Rice recipe requires only four ingredients and is so easy to make. Enjoy a low-carb side dish that’s ready in 20 minutes!
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Pea and Asparagus Salad
Roasted Pea and Asparagus Salad with lemon vinaigrette is a quick and easy side dish you can make in about 15 minutes. It comes together quickly because the broiler does all the work—even roasting the lemon and garlic for the zesty dressing!
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Fragrant Ginger Rice
A flavorful rice dish perfect for chicken teriyaki. It soaks up the flavors perfectly.
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Cold Spicy Sesame Peanut Noodles
The cold sesame noodles are tossed with a spicy sesame peanut sauce, cucumbers, radishes, and red bell peppers. Sichuan peppercorns give it a numbing spice, and lime juice brightens the flavors.
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Baked Japanese Sweet Potatoes with Miso Butter
Upgrade your regular baked potato side dish with this recipe for Japanese baked sweet potatoes with miso butter. The miso compound butter is salty and umami and melts perfectly into the fluffy baked sweet potato.
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Bok Choy Stir Fry
This Bok Choy Stir Fry is an easy, flavorful side dish perfect for any meal.
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Air Fryer Asparagus
Air-fryer asparagus cooks quickly and is perfectly tender inside, slightly crispy outside, and deliciously seasonings for flavor in every bite!
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Sweet and Spicy Brussels Sprouts
These Sweet and Spicy Brussels Sprouts are roasted in the oven and tossed in a sticky Asian glaze. A great flavorful and healthy side dish for chicken teriyaki.
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Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
Crispy, guilt-free Air Fryer Zucchini Fries: the perfect low-fat side dish. Made with just a handful of ingredients, these crunchy bites deliver maximum flavor without the excess calories.
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Broccoli Cheese and Rice Casserole
This easy Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and veggie-packed. It’s the ultimate weeknight dinner side.
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Indian Street Corn (with curried yogurt)
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Roasted Cabbage Salad with Brown Butter Croutons
Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese (High Protein)
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Garlic Rosemary Roasted Beefsteak Tomatoes
Garlic Sesame Green Beans
Garlic Sesame Green Beans are the perfect addition to your favorite Asian meal. Made in just 15 minutes, this flavorful side dish is ready in no time!
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Amish Broccoli Salad
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Sweet Potato Cornbread
Crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges
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Author: Charlie Reeves
Hi, I’m Charlie, I have been meat-smoking and grilling for the past 15 years. I have an array of different smokers, thermometers, and have a love for finding the right wood and charcoal combo My favourite recipes are my EXTRA CRISPY smoked pork belly, juicy pulled pork, smoked brisket, duck poppers, and ANY SEAFOOD I grill).
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