What To Serve With Hunters Chicken (29+ BEST Ideas!)

If you love recreating classic pub food at home, you’ll definitely want to try hunters chicken! 
 

A succulent chicken breast wrapped in bacon, smothered in BBQ sauce and topped with melted cheese, it’s hearty, satisfying, and the kind of meal that the whole family will love. 

But what about the sides? 

Here, I’m going to share the very best choices for what to serve with hunters chicken, including potato dishes, and veggie and salad based options. 

Just pick and mix your favourites, and you’re ready to hit the kitchen! 

Potato Sides for Hunters Chicken

  • Marmite roast potatoes
  • Oxo roast potatoes
  • Air fryer cubed potatoes
  • Baked jacket potatoes
  • Baked sweet potatoes
  • Chunky potato wedges with your favourite seasoning
  • Oven baked sweet potato fries
  • Garlic mash
  • Root veggie mash (this is typically a medley of potato, swede, and carrot)
  • Potato salad
  • Hasselback potatoes

hunters chicken with mash

Salad & Vegetable Sides for Hunters Chicken

  • Corn on the cob (with plenty of butter, always!) 
  • Coleslaw
  • Steamed green beans
  • Asparagus (be sure to add lemon and parmesan to really make this side dish sing)
  • Sautéed mushrooms with butter and lots of garlic
  • Peas and sweetcorn
  • Tenderstem broccoli 
  • Creamed spinach
  • Steamed leeks
  • Ratatouille 
  • Tossed green salad (a great way to use up any leftover veggies you have in your fridge) 
  • Baked carrots and parsnips
  • Stuffed bell peppers

hunters chicken with corn

Extra Sides for Hunters Chicken

  • Garlic bread (I love this for mopping up that delicious BBQ sauce) 
  • Savoury rice salad 
  • Baked beans
  • Pasta salad
  • Buttered spaghetti 

Final Thoughts

As you can see, when it comes to what to serve with hunters chicken, many of the best side dishes are super simple and straightforward, and they’re the kind of options you might see on the menu in a traditional gastro pub. 

If in doubt, choose a potato side dish, and a veggie or salad side dish, and you’ve got a satisfying and balanced meal! 

Looking for more meal planning inspiration? Take a look at what to serve with chicken wraps, and what to serve with marry me chicken

What To Serve With Hunters Chicken

A delicious selection of side dishes, perfect for serving with cheesy BBQ hunters chicken! Including potato dishes, veggies, salads, garlic breads, and lots more.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: British
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 1 serving hunters chicken

Instructions

  • Prepare your hunters chicken, according to your favourite recipe.
  • Select and prepare your chosen sides. Some of the most popular options include potato wedges, jacket potatoes, creamy garlic mash, corn on the cob, coleslaw, creamed spinach, and baked beans.
  • Serve your meal, and enjoy!