Wondering what to serve with chicken marbella? We can help you! We have found the best side dishes to serve with chicken marbella that will make your dinner complete.
All of our side dish recipes complement the briny, sweet taste of chicken marbella. It’s important to have a side dish that tastes good with the chicken’s intense olive, brown sugar, and prune flavor. All of these recipes will pair wonderfully with those strong flavors.
Chicken Marbella with Capers, Olives, Figs, and Herbs
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Easy Chicken Marbella Sides
We chose side dishes that are easy to make. We know you all love simple, delicious dinner ideas!
There is a side dish here for everyone, from sweet mashed potatoes to fruity brown rice! It may be hard to decide what to serve with chicken marbella first with this list in hand!
1. Sauteed Brussels Sprouts
Simple sauteed Brussels sprouts make a fantastic side for chicken marbella. The complex flavors of the sprouts hold up well next to the flavorful chicken dish. Our easy recipe takes just a few minutes to make.
Pour the extra Marbella sauce over the sauteed Brussels to make the meal even more cohesive. Use all the chicken pan juices as possible! Brussels sprouts will taste great in the sugary, white wine sauce.
2. Buttered Egg Noodles
Buttered egg noodles may seem basic, but they are the perfect side for when you are serving chicken Marbella. This great recipe from Simply Recipes uses freshly grated parmesan cheese in the noodles.
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Cheese makes the noodles saltier and a little creamy. The parmesan cheese flavor will help make the chicken taste a little less acidic.
Place the chicken right on top of the buttered noodles and pour the sauce over the whole plate. Buttered egg noodles and chicken marbella make a delicious dish!
3. Mashed Potatoes
Chicken and potatoes always go well together. We especially love these cream cheese mashed potatoes from The Recipe Rebel. The tangy flavor of the cream cheese goes wonderfully with the sweet, salty chicken marbella sauce.
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Boil or bake starchy potatoes. Yukon gold or russet potatoes work best. Mash the potatoes with butter, cream cheese, milk, and some seasonings. Serve the potatoes while hot for a hearty, filling meal.
4. Spinach Salad
Apple and spinach salad tasted wonderful alongside chicken Marbella. Apples pair well with the dates used in the chicken recipe. Try replacing the dates in the chicken with cranberries like the salad. This will give you a whole new take on your favorite recipe for chicken marbella!
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This recipe from Gimme Some Oven is very easy to make. We love the homemade champagne vinaigrette. Try using a red wine vinegar dressing to mimic the red wine vinegar in some chicken marbella recipes. The recipe from silver palate cookbook would be perfect with this side dish.
5. Garlic Bread
Homemade garlic bread is always a good choice of what to serve with chicken marbella. Garlic bread is quick to make. All you need is a loaf of Italian bread, butter, olive oil, garlic, and a few herbs.
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This garlic bread recipe from The Recipe Critic will tantalize your taste buds. Use a slice of garlic bread to soak up the chicken sauce.
6. Rice Pilaf
We adore this wonderful dish made with brown rice, dried fruit, and nuts. This brown rice side dish from Recipe Tin Eats has a Mediterranean flair that goes well with chicken marbella. The chicken is originally from Southern Spain!
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Dried apricots and raisins make the brown rice sweeter. The pistachios and almonds add a great crunch.
This is a great side to make for the holidays or any special occasion. Be sure to use brown rice to get the most nutritional benefits possible.
7. Creamy Polenta
Creamy polenta and chicken Marbella are a perfect combination. This polenta from Love and Lemons comes together in just a few minutes. Scoop a big serving of polenta into a bowl and then put the chicken pieces right on top.
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Try cooking the polenta a little longer to make it very thick. Spread the thick mixture on a sheet pan and cool. Cut the firm polenta and toast it on a grill to make golden brown, toasted squares. Toasted polenta has a rich, caramel flavor that you are sure to love.
8. Green Bean Salad
Green beans are always a healthy, tasty side dish. We love this Mediterranean-style green bean salad to serve with chicken marbella. The Mediterranean Dish will show you how to make this delicious meal.
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Cut green beans are cooked in boiling water. The beans are cooled and tossed with feta cheese, red pepper flakes, and olives. Lemon juice and olive oil dressing completes the side dish.
The flavors of this cold green beans salad will definitely surprise and delight everyone at your dinner table.
9. Olives and Avocado Salad
Do you want a healthy side to serve with chicken marbella? This olives and avocado salad from Diethood is exactly what you should cook.
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Black olives are the main ingredient in the salad. This goes well with the olives in the chicken main course. Fresh avocado and tomatoes add new flavors and colors to the plate. Add a few sliced red onion pieces to give the salad an extra crunch.
Easy recipes loaded with fresh vegetables are always the answer to what to serve with chicken marbella.
10. Sauteed Swiss Chard
Swiss chard is one of the most healthy vegetables out there. This tasty veggie is easy to cook too! Especially when you follow the cooking directions from Healthy Seasonal Recipes.
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Swiss chard can be a little tough when eaten raw. Sauteeing the veggie with a little olive oil and seasonings helps tenderize the leafy greens.
Be sure the stems of the swiss chard are finely chopped, so they are not too tough.
11. Couscous
We love this Israeli couscous from Jessica Gavin. The olives, capers, and tangy cherry tomato sauce go perfectly with chicken marbella.
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Large pearl couscous is best for this flavorful side. Feel free to make the couscous in advance, so it is ready to serve at dinner time. Couscous reheats well.
While we love couscous when it is served hot, you can also enjoy couscous cold. A refreshing grain salad is a perfect summertime dish!
12. Sauteed Spinach
This garlicky sauteed spinach from Downshiftoglogy is a very easy dish to make. It is definitely the answer to what to serve with chicken marbella.
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Spinach is a wonderful veggie to enjoy year-round. It is cold hearty, so you can likely find it in the middle of the winter or on a hot summer day.
Spinach only takes about 5 minutes to cook. The tender leaves wilt quickly. A little lemon juice, some salt, and fresh ground pepper are all you need to season the veggie perfectly.
13. Creamy Risotto
A hearty side of risotto will make your chicken marbella meal complete. The Kitchn will show you exactly how to cook the perfect risotto.
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Add some lemon zest, capers, or prunes to your risotto. A few extras will help match the side to the main dish even better.
Be sure to use white wine when cooking risotto. It adds a love of flavor to the rice. Bay leaves tossed into the rice as it cooks will also have a big impact on the food.
14. Soft Dinner Rolls
Fresh, warm dinner rolls are an amazing side for chicken marbella. This may be one of the best side dishes on our list! Everyone loves eating a great dinner roll.
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These dinner rolls from Sally’s Baking Addiction are made with real butter. They take a little bit of time to make, but the result is well worth the effort. Plan ahead and get the rolls started in the morning. They will be coming out of the oven just in time for dinner!
15. Roasted Vegetables
We love serving delicious roasted vegetables alongside chicken marbella. Roasted veggies add lots of color and flavor to the main dish.
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These roasted veggies from Damn Delicious are easy to prepare. Try using any veggies you have on hand. Squash, hearty greens, and peppers all roast well. They will also complement the flavors in chicken marbella.
16. Baked Sweet Potatoes
Baked sweet potatoes go well with the sugary prunes in the chicken marbella. Sweet potatoes are also incredibly easy to make. Follow this guide for perfect baked potatoes from Skinnytaste.
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Potatoes are washed, stabbed, and wrapped in foil. They bake in an oven until no longer firm. Once cooked, all a sweet potato needs is a little butter, salt, and maybe a drizzle of honey!
17. Roasted Asparagus
Perfectly roasted asparagus makes a great side for chicken marbella. Follow tips and tricks from Cookie and Kate to help you make an unforgettable side.
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Roasted asparagus tastes best when the tips of the spears are a little crunchy. Let the asparagus cook until the tops are slightly browned, and the stalks are tender.
A touch of lemon adds a lot of flavor to asparagus. The citrus flavor will match the chicken marbella.
18. Roasted Potatoes
These roasted potatoes from Spend With Pennies are soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. A few simple herbs and spices create a lot of wonderful flavors in the dish.
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Potatoes make a hearty, filling side for chicken marbella. They are great in the winter when you want hot food that will fill you right up.
Serving Chicken Marbella With These Perfect Sides
All of the delicious sides on our list will pair wonderfully with your favorite chicken Marbella recipes. Which one will you try first?
From light salad options to hearty potatoes, we have covered them all! Let us know which sides you love the best. Enjoy.
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