Summer is the perfect time for firing up the grill and enjoying delicious meals outdoors. This will put you constantly on the hunt for sides to serve up with the delicious chicken you’ll grill.
So we’re here to save the day with a selection of our favorite summer sides that will complement any grilled feast you whip up. Pick your faves and get to grilling!
There’s nothing quite like the taste of fresh corn on the cob, especially when it’s grilled to perfection. Brushed with garlic butter and sprinkled with salt and pepper, this classic side dish is a must-have for any barbecue. If you’re feeling adventurous you could even try them elote style, by coating in a mixture of mayonnaise, chili powder, lime juice, and grated cotija cheese.
This simple yet elegant salad features sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, and basil leaves, drizzled with balsamic glaze. It’s a refreshing and light side dish that pairs beautifully with grilled chicken.
Thinly sliced cucumbers mixed with red onion, dill, and a simple vinegar dressing create a crisp and flavorful salad that’s perfect for summer and pairs wonderfully with grilled chicken.
For a sweet and savory side dish, try a watermelon feta salad. Cubed watermelon, crumbled feta cheese, and mint leaves tossed in a light vinaigrette create a refreshing dish that’s perfect for a hot summer day. For the vinaigrette: combine 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to taste.
Seasonal vegetables such as zucchini, bell peppers, and mushrooms can be grilled to perfection and served alongside your grilled chicken. Simply toss in olive oil and season with salt and pepper before adding to the grill for a healthy and flavorful addition to your summer meal. You can even sautée them in a cast iron skillet directly on the grill!
Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or simply enjoying a meal with your family, these dishes are the perfect accompaniment to a summer day. Don’t forget to pick up your favorite chicken to grill from Sam’s Club—Georges Farmers Market! We’ve got all the breasts, wings, thighs, and tenderloins you could want to go with your tasty, fresh sides.
For all cooking methods, heat to an internal temperature of 165° F.
Preferred method
Place frozen nuggets in nonstick skillet.
Heat on medium for 3 to 5 minutes or until warm.
Center frozen microwaves on microwave safe plate.
Heat nuggets covered on high:
For each additional 1/2 cup add 30 seconds.
Do not overheat. Appliances may vary. Heating times are approximate.
Chicken will be very hot! Handle with caution after they have been heated. Let cool 1 to 2 minutes before eating.
Preheat oven to 350° F
Place frozen nuggets on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with nonstick spray.
Heat for 8 minutes, flip nuggets and heat an additional 8 1/2 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165° F.
Appliances may vary, adjust accordingly.
Remove and let stand 2 minutes before serving.
Preheat air fryer to 350° F
Place frozen nuggets in the air fryer basket. Do not use nonstick spray.
Heat for 4 minutes, flip nuggets and heat an additional 4 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165° F.
Pull nuggets from air fryer basket and let stand 2 minutes before serving.
For all cooking methods, heat to an internal temperature of 165° F.
Preferred method
Place frozen tenderloins in nonstick skillet.
Heat on medium for 3 to 5 minutes or until warm.
Center frozen tenderloins on microwave safe plate.
Heat tenderloins covered on high:
For each additional tenderloin add 30 seconds.
Do not overheat. Appliances may vary. Heating times are approximate.
Chicken will be very hot! Handle with caution after they have been heated. Let cool 1 to 2 minutes before eating.
Preheat oven to 350° F
Place frozen tenderloins on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with nonstick spray.
Heat for 9 1/2 minutes, flip fillets and heat an additional 8 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165° F.
Appliances may vary, adjust accordingly.
Remove and let stand 2 minutes before serving.
Preheat air fryer to 350° F
Place frozen tenderloins in the air fryer basket. Do not use nonstick spray.
Heat for 5 minutes, flip breasts and heat an additional 4 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165° F.
Pull tenderloins from air fryer basket and let stand 2 minutes before serving.
For all cooking methods, heat to an internal temperature of 165° F.
Preferred method
Place frozen breasts in nonstick skillet.
Heat on medium for 3 to 5 minutes or until warm.
Center frozen breasts on microwave safe plate.
Heat breasts covered on high:
For each additional breast add 1 minute.
Do not overheat. Appliances may vary. Heating times are approximate.
Chicken will be very hot! Handle with caution after they have been heated. Let cool 1 to 2 minutes before eating.
Preheat oven to 350° F.
Place frozen breasts on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with nonstick spray.
Heat for 13 minutes, flip breasts and heat an additional 13 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165° F.
Appliances may vary, adjust accordingly.
Remove and let stand 2 minutes before serving.
Preheat air fryer to 350° F.
Place frozen breasts in the air fryer basket. Do not use nonstick spray.
Heat for 8 minutes, flip breasts and heat an additional 8 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165° F.
Pull breasts from air fryer basket and let stand 2 minutes before serving.
Whole wheat English muffin sandwiched around pork sausage patty with scrambled egg and melted cheddar cheese.
Serving size: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
4 George’s Farmers Market Pork Sausage Patties
4 Eggs
4 teaspoons heavy whipping cream
Vegetable oil, for cooking
4 slices Cheddar cheese
4 Whole wheat English muffins, toasted
Instructions
Brioche bread slices soaked in a vanilla egg mixture and toasted golden with turkey sausage patties and served with strawberry butter, fresh strawberries and maple syrup.
Serving size: 4-6
Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Total time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
9 George’s Farmers Market Turkey Sausage Patties
4 eggs
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons honey
6 slices brioche bread
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
¼ cup strawberry jam
Maple syrup, to taste
Sliced strawberries, garnish
Instructions
Red bell peppers with yellow onions mixed with pepperjack cheese, corn and black beans in fluffy eggs topped with pork sausage and baked golden in a tortilla crust. Served with pico de gallo.
Serving size: 4-6
Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 35 minutes | Total time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
6 George’s Farmers Market Pork Sausage Patties
¼ cup diced red bell pepper
¼ cup diced yellow onion
¼ cup corn
¼ cup black beans
6 eggs
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
6 corn tortillas (4” street taco size)
½ cup shredded pepperjack cheese
Pico de gallo, garnish
Instructions
Spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese wiped in egg whites and topped with turkey sausage patties baked golden in muffin cups. Served with tzatziki sauce.
Serving size: 6
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 30 minutes | Total time: 40minutes
Ingredients
6 George’s Farmers Market Turkey Sausage Patties
12 egg whites
3 teaspoons heavy whipping cream
¾ cup freshly chopped spinach
3 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
Tzatziki sauce, garnish
Instructions