Although the main course of golden-skinned, juicy fried chicken should be the star of the meal, the sides can bring just as much joy. An ideal plate of comfort food includes satisfying extras to perk up your taste buds and melt away the distractions of the day. A chicken dinner may be the highlight of your week, especially if it’s served alongside these delectable sides.

What to Eat When You’re Having Fried Chicken

1. Crisp Salad

For a refreshing appetizer, pass a simple tossed salad with a zesty vinaigrette around the table. When you start a meal with leafy greens, you’ll take in all the nutritional goodness that vegetables have to offer without stuffing yourself before the main course.

2. Green Beans

After one bite, you’ll know why slow-cooked green beans are a treasured side dish to serve with fried chicken. In Southern homes, you’ll find these vegetables simmering for hours on the back of the stove with soft and sweet yellow onions cooked in bacon. Flavorful, tender, and juicy green beans not only add color and texture to dinner plates, but they also never fail to satisfy.

3. Any Style of Potatoes

Whether they’re french-fried, hashed, mashed, or baked, the starchy perfection of potatoes compliments the crispy splendor of fried chicken like nothing else. No matter how they’re prepared, potatoes can provide a much-needed source of energy to any plate.

4. Mac & Cheese

Cheesy macaroni appeals to kids and adults alike. If you want everyone to leave the dinner table with smiles on their faces, feed them a side of deliciously warm, rich, and creamy mac and cheese.

For a trouble-free dinner on a busy weeknight or restful weekend, head to Lee's Chicken Restaurant in Lincoln, NE, to carry out or dine in. Their menu has entrees to satisfy your cravings for Southern comfort food, including chicken fingers and hot wings. A three-piece dinner with soup, salad, and a side of your choosing is guaranteed to hit the spot. Visit them online to view their extensive menu of everyday specials and classic Southern cuisine or call (402) 477-4339 to place an order.