Wondering what to serve with Chicken Tikka masala? We’ve got you. We’ve put together this delightful side dishes that go with this Indian inspired sauce.
This mouthwatering round up of recipes offer the perfect complimentary dishes to our instant pot chicken tikka masala. From tangy coleslaw to golden mac and cheese, potato salads and lots more. This blend of flavors will definitely give you a satisfying dinner
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What is Tikka masala?
Fried chicken is a popular meal in the south and across the states and in the world, so many times we either eat chicken and potatoes, chicken and mashed potatoes or just chicken and fries but there are more sides to go with fried chicken than those.
If you’ve ever asked yourself what to serve with fried chicken or what goes with fried chicken then you are in the right place. These side dishes aim to provide you with a variety of great good options to make your fried chicken even more enjoyable.
This is a round up post of the best side dishes for Tikka masala! What this means is that you would first glance through the page to see the recipes then click on the get recipe button to take you to the recipe you want to make.
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The best side dishes for Chicken Tikka Masala
We’ll start with rice side dishes for fried chicken then move to potato sides then vegetables and we’ll even share some air fryer sides that you can make. Enjoy.
Rice sides that go with Tikka masala
Basmati rice
![Basmati Rice](https://www.mydiasporakitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/savingpng-3-1.png)
Vegetable rice
![Vegetable rice Recipe](https://www.mydiasporakitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_9911.jpg)
White rice
![White rice](https://www.mydiasporakitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/savingpng-2-2.png)
Onion rice
![5-ingredient Onion Rice](https://www.mydiasporakitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/savingpng-23.png)
Tumeric rice
![Turmeric Rice](https://www.mydiasporakitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/tumeric-rice.jpg)
Garlic butter rice
![Garlic Butter Rice Recipe](https://www.cookingclassy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/garlic-butter-rice-2.jpg)
Rice
![Fragrant Rice Recipe with Clove](https://www.masalaherb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/fragrant-rice-gog.jpg)
Potato sides
Fries, baked potatoes, mashed potatoes are all sides that go with Tikka masala
Air fryer fingerling potatoes
![Crispy Air fryer fingerling potatoes recipe](https://www.airfryeryum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/B80D6A9A-3F2D-4174-A1C2-AEF6EF906486.jpeg)
Mashed potatoes
![The Best Mashed Potatoes](https://www.mydiasporakitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/savingpng-1.jpg)
Air fryer baby potatoes
![Air fryer baby potatoes (mini potatoes)](https://www.airfryeryum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/F1C79A48-5C17-4AAE-A059-84E0A2E08356.jpeg)
Air fryer red potatoes
![Air fryer red potatoes](https://www.airfryeryum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/584EAC4E-0DC3-4FE2-AFB3-B8341D857124.jpeg)
Salads
Salads are amazing sides for chicken tikka masala Here are some of our favorites and can be enjoyed along side Tikka masala and rice.
Cucumber salad
![Keto Cucumber Salad Recipe](https://www.chichiuguru.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/savingpng.png)
Coleslaw
![Low carb Keto Coleslaw](https://www.chichiuguru.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/savingpng-1-11.png)
Vegetable sides
If you are looking for healthy sides to serve with your Indian chicken dinner then these vegetables are for you. From canned green beans and air fryer mushrooms to air fryer roasted vegetables, there’s something for everyone.
Air fryer roasted vegetables
![Air fryer vegetables](https://www.airfryeryum.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FE7F220A-6503-4551-8976-2B4ADE38C9A8.jpeg)
Air fryer mushrooms
![Air fryer Mushrooms](https://www.airfryeryum.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/05FF3D0B-97AF-49E4-84C5-BF548ADE5518.jpeg)
Air fryer canned green beans
![Air fryer canned green beans](https://www.airfryeryum.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/20F3D793-4B59-4AE6-B89F-FFA28F1B2C34.jpeg)
Bread sides
Air fryer Frozen Garlic Bread
![Air fryer frozen garlic bread](https://www.airfryeryum.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/45293522-434E-4148-B057-18E3DD278460.jpeg)
Naan
![How to Make Naan Recipe](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/kuPbl3x2ZfE3vnqgoBX7hzDLhAM=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/__opt__aboutcom__coeus__resources__content_migration__simply_recipes__uploads__2019__05__How-to-Make-Naan-LEAD-3-df40aacbc0f64afc806fd9e23a96c55a.jpg)
Roti
![Roti Recipe](https://www.cookwithmanali.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Roti-Recipe-Indian-flatbread.jpg)
Chapati
![Chapati](https://rasamalaysia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/chapatti_thumb.jpg)
Pro Tip
Pair chicken tikka masala with any of these sides or a combination for a nice chicken dinner.
Other sides
You can never go wrong with pasta When it comes to serving chicken tikka masala
Spaghetti
![How to cook the perfect Pasta](https://www.mydiasporakitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_4413.png)
Raita
![Raita Recipe](https://www.indianhealthyrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/raita-recipes.jpg)
Spaghetti stir fry
![Spaghetti Stir fry with whole wheat pasta](https://www.mydiasporakitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/img_5133.jpg)
Samosa
![Healthy Samosas](https://urbanfarmie.com/wp-content/uploads/Samosa-Blog-Featured-Image.jpg)
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