Side Dishes For Steak and Chicken

In the past, we have given you ways to cook your protein. Yet, each meal needs more than that. Therefore, this month we thought we would focus on the sides. It’s BBQ season! And, what better way to start than with some side dishes for steak. And of course, we couldn’t forget the chicken. It’s time to brighten up those plates.

Let’s get cooking!

Delicious Side Dishes For Steak

Planning the perfect steak dinner takes time. Do you want to go light? Or do you want it to be decadent? It can go either way, depending on what you serve with it. Choosing side dishes for steak doesn’t have to be complicated. You have so many options. So, let’s start with some of the classics.

Potatoes

Of course, steak and potatoes go hand in hand. That’s a no-brainer. But, we have some new options for you to try this month. It doesn’t take a chef to whip up these delicious sides.

But first, let’s go over which type of potatoes are best for the job.

Russet Potatoes – Mashed or Baked

New Potatoes (White or Red) – Roasted or Grilled

And when in doubt, reach for some Yukon Gold potatoes. They are the most versatile. Their creamy taste and texture make the perfect addition to any meal.

Now, for the recipes…

Lyonnaise Potatoes

These potatoes are easy and decadent. You can prep them ahead of time too. They are pan-fried in lots of butter and finished with caramelized onions. One of the perfect side dishes for steak. You can find the recipe here.

To take it up a notch, try using duck fat. It easily takes the place of the butter. This simple step will surely impress your guests.

Twice Baked Potatoes

Visit any steakhouse, and I bet you’ll find some twice baked potatoes.

They’re a classic. They indeed are one of the best side dishes for steak. They are a top seller at places like The Keg. Most recipes call for the basics: butter, cheese, sour cream, and bacon. However, you can switch it up. The best part about cooking is adding in your flare. For example, maybe you like sweet potatoes. We’ve got a recipe for that! Or, perhaps you want to make them a little more “gourmet.” We have a recipe for that too!

Try out one of these twice-baked potato recipes at your next steak dinner:

Classic Twice Baked Potato

Gruyere Twice Baked Potato

Brown Butter Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Goat’s Cheese and Avocado Cream

Vegetables

Of course, we can’t forget the veggies. This is your chance to lighten up a heavy dish. Generally speaking, you have two options. Cooked or raw. And, when we say raw, we are referring to a fresh salad. We don’t mean just throwing some raw veggies on a plate. It’s important to think about what works well with steak. But if you’re feeling stumped, try out one of these options.

Grilled vegetables make sense when it comes to side dishes for steak. You’ve already got the grill hot. However, not all veggies are made for the grill. Some of our favorites include:

• Zucchini
• Corn
• Peppers
• Carrots
• Onions
• Mushrooms

For a lighter side, choose a salad. Salads are refreshing and easy. Not to mention, you can prep them ahead of time.

One of our go-to’s is a Classic Wedge Salad. It’s simple but delicious.

Lastly, we thought we would give some insight into the different cuts of steak. In terms of beef, some are better for the grill. Others need to be braised. In short, they aren’t all the same.

So, for easy grilling, choose one of these cuts:

• Striploin
• Sirloin
• T-Bone
• Filet Mignon
• Ribeye

Scrumptious Side Dishes For Chicken

While all of the sides above could also work with chicken, we thought we had better ideas. When it comes to side dishes for chicken, the options are endless. It’s such a versatile protein. From light meals to indulgent dishes, chicken is certainly a star in our eyes. Therefore, we have come to learn what side dishes for chicken really work well.

It’s important to consider how you are cooking your chicken. Are you grilling? Or are you baking? For grilled chicken, any of the sides listed above would work well. We also love a good potato salad. But, if you’ve got the oven running, we have some side dishes for chicken you should try out.

Do you ever roast your vegetables? If not, you should. Roasting brings out an amazing flavor. Plus, you can throw a bunch of stuff together and call it a day. So when we want something simple, we make a pan of Oven Roasted Root Vegetables. It’s sweet and savoury all at once.

For something a little richer, try the Best Baked Asparagus. I mean, if it’s covered in cheese, it must be delicious.

And finally, for something on the lighter side, this Beet and Orange Salad is sure to please. It’s got everything you need in a salad. We think it’s one of the perfect side dishes for chicken. It’s a lovely summer salad.

Choosing side dishes for chicken doesn’t have to be hard. In reality, almost everything goes with this delicious protein. So, choose what you like best. And follow these rules for which cut of chicken to choose.

Cuts of Chicken

Chicken Breast – baked, grilled, poached

Wings – baked, grilled, or fried.

Chicken Legs – baked, grilled, fried, or braised.

You can find all of these cuts of chicken, and more, in our farm store. But did you know we carry beef as well? We aren’t just a poultry farm. For our customers, we sourced some delicious striploin steaks. The perfect cut for the grill. It’s easy and doesn’t require marinating. Although, a quick marinade wouldn’t hurt.

As with all our products, we source only fresh and only local. So you know its quality you can count on. We hold our suppliers to the highest standards. Above all, we keep our customers in mind. We would like to thank you all for your continued support. We hope to hear from you soon!

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