Savory South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwiches Your Taste Buds Crave

South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwiches feature juicy chicken tenders, hoagie rolls, and zesty honey mustard BBQ sauce for a delightful meal.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Resting Time 5

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 sandwiches

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: Southern

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 pound Chicken Tenders Grill, fry, or bake them for delicious flavor.
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Sauce

1/2 cup Mayonnaise Consider Greek yogurt as a lighter substitute.
2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
2 tablespoons Honey Maple syrup can be used for a unique flavor twist.
1/4 cup Mustard-Based BBQ Sauce Swap for vinegar-based BBQ sauce for added tang.

For the Sandwich Assembly

4 hoagie rolls Hoagie Rolls Switch to soft sandwich buns if preferred.
1/2 cup Chopped Pickles Choose between bread and butter or dill pickles.
1/4 cup Red Onion Green onions make a milder substitution.
1 cup Lettuce or Coleslaw Provides freshness, with coleslaw adding an extra crunch.

Optional Toppings

to taste Hot Sauce Perfect for spice lovers.
1 medium Avocado Slice and layer on for added texture.
to taste Jalapeños Adds zest to your sandwich.

Equipment

Grill or Skillet
Medium bowl
Skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Cook in a preheated grill or skillet for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Rest after cooking.
Make the Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and salt and pepper until creamy and smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Toast the Rolls: Slice hoagie rolls lengthwise, spread butter on cut sides, and toast in a skillet for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread honey mustard sauce on the bottom of each toasted roll, place chicken tender on top, and drizzle with BBQ sauce.
Add Toppings: Layer with lettuce or coleslaw, add red onion and pickles, and hot sauce if desired.
Serve: Cap the sandwiches with the top halves of the rolls. Serve immediately for the best experience.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Create variations by trying turkey tenders or portobello mushrooms as alternatives to chicken tenders.

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