But cooking delicious, tender meat is only half the job, because you need to serve a hearty companion to go with the main event. There are plenty of opportunities for masters of the culinary arts, since chicken pairs with both grains and vegetables. Recipes for chicken side dishes offer a wealth of original ideas, among which you're sure to find the one best suited to the occasion. The choice depends entirely on the cook's preferences.
The five most commonly used ingredients in these recipes:
| Product | Calories per 100g | Protein g per 100g | Fats g per 100g | Carbohydrates g per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | 80 | 2 | 0.4 | 18.1 |
| Butter | 734 | 0.5 | 82.5 | 0.8 |
| Onion | 41 | 1.4 | 0 | 10.4 |
| Carrots | 33 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 6.9 |
| Bell pepper | 27 | 1.3 | 0 | 5.7 |
Even when you need to move fast, when time is desperately short, there's sure to be some grain, vegetables and spices on the shelf and in the fridge, and modern appliances will let you automate the cooking process as much as possible. Among the most popular side dishes are potatoes, pasta and grains. Vegetables can be baked right alongside the chicken on a sheet pan or in a roasting bag, in foil or in a slow cooker; they can also be fried, stewed or boiled.