South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwiches
Elevate your meal with these mouthwatering South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwiches! Perfect for game days, busy weeknights, or family gatherings, this recipe features juicy chicken tenders smothered in a creamy honey mustard sauce and topped with crunchy pickles and tangy mustard-based BBQ drizzle. Each bite bursts with bold flavors that will leave everyone at the table smiling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken tenders (grilled, fried, or baked)
- 4 hoagie rolls or soft sandwich buns
- 1/2 cup tangy mustard-based BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup chopped pickles (bread and butter or dill)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce or coleslaw
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (5–7 minutes per side).
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper for the sauce.
- Toast hoagie rolls in a skillet or oven for 2–3 minutes.
- Assemble by spreading the sauce on the toasted rolls, adding chicken tenders, drizzling with BBQ sauce, and piling on toppings.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg