15+ Perfect Gluten Free BBQ Chicken Sides

I'm from the South and down here, we love BBQ. Whether it's beef, pork, chicken or even jackfruit it's all more delicious smothered in barbecue sauce. At my house, we eat this easy Instant Pot BBQ Chicken on the regular, so we are always looking for great side dishes. If you're a fellow BBQ lover, then you will definitely want to check out my list of perfect gluten free sides for bbq chicken.

1. Corn Muffins

These copycat sweet corn muffins taste just like Jiffy corn muffin mix. Bonus, they're gluten free & dairy free.

A basket of gluten free corn muffins on a white table.

2. Baked Potato Wedges

Oven Baked Potato Wedges are simply seasoned, and baked in the oven to create an easy, crispy potato side dish that will go with just about anything.

3. Easy Brown Sugar Baked Beans

This recipe is one of my favorite side dishes to take to summer potlucks, barbecues, family reunions, and more. These brown sugar baked beans with bacon are so easy to make with simple ingredients.

Two bowls of baked beans on a wooden table.

4. Classic American Potato Salad

An essential to any summer bbq or cookout! The Classic American Potato Salad, now as a gluten-free, vegan, and top allergy-free recipe! Super easy to whip up and serve to your guests. You'll be turning everyone into a potato salad fan!

A bowl of potato salad on a plaid tablecloth

5. Corn Pudding (Corn Casserole)

This gluten free corn casserole (also known as corn pudding) is one of my family’s favorite dishes. For us it started as a holiday side dish and turned into a year round dinner treat.

A spoonful of corn pudding being served.

6. Creamy Whole 30 Coleslaw

This healthy coleslaw recipe has a classic coleslaw flavor but is Whole30, Paleo, dairy free, gluten free, and free from added sugars.

7. Grilled Eggplant

It is one of our favorite low carb, keto friendly, vegan, and gluten free dishes. It makes the perfect side dish for pasta, chicken, fish, or pork. Enjoy it cut up in a salad or serve it on a platter with fresh rosemary and your favorite sauce. Or top with fresh lemon juice, crumbled feta, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.

8. Gluten Free Mac and Cheese

This Gluten-free Mac and Cheese is super cheesy and creamy. It’s quick, it’s easy and it makes a great side dish. It’s made with gluten-free macaroni and flour, and I’ve included tips and tricks so you’ll never have gummy or mushy gluten-free pasta again!

A bowl of mac and cheese on a white table.

9. Sweet Skillet Cornbread

This sweet skillet cornbread is filled with complimentary flavors. It's gluten free and dairy free and comes out moist and soft like a piece of cornbread cake. Slather it with butter and you're going to be in heaven!

Gluten free cornbread in a cast iron skillet.

10. Summer Street Corn Salad

This corn salad is inspired by Mexican street corn, or elote. Elote is grilled corn on the cob covered in cotija cheese and a sour cream/mayo sauce. While living in Los Angeles I got to try some from food trucks and let me tell you they are like little bites of heaven. So good!

11. Summer Berry Salad

This 5-minute, show-stopping Summer Berry Salad is the perfect side dish! Fresh mixed berries are coated in a zesty honey lime dressing for a delicious sweet and sour combo. Bring this super easy and healthy salad to your next picnic, BBQ, or beach party!

12. Air Fryer Butternut Squash

This four-ingredient air fryer butternut squash is ready to eat in less than 30 minutes! Plus, each serving boasts 3 grams of filling fiber.

Closeup of butternut squash on a white plate.

13. Crispy Baked Polenta Fries

Transform plain polenta into delicious fries! These crispy baked polenta fries are made from scratch and baked to perfection with a crisp-golden surface and a rich, velvety center. Serve these crunchy fries as a side or appetizer with dips and sauces.