South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwiches Recipe
South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwiches are a flavorful twist on the classic chicken sandwich, featuring tender grilled, fried, or baked chicken tenders topped with tangy South Carolina mustard-based BBQ sauce, honey mustard mayo, crisp pickles, red onions, and fresh lettuce or coleslaw, all layered in a toasted hoagie roll for a deliciously satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 chicken tenders (grilled, fried, or baked)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sandwich Components
- 4 hoagie rolls or soft sandwich buns
- 1/2 cup tangy South Carolina mustard-based BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce or coleslaw
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped pickles (bread and butter or dill)
Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional
- Hot sauce for an extra kick
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season raw chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Choose your preferred cooking method: grill, bake, or fry the tenders until golden brown and fully cooked, approximately 5 to 7 minutes per side. Once cooked, set them aside to rest briefly.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well blended to create the honey mustard sauce.
- Toast the Rolls: Lightly toast the hoagie rolls using a skillet or oven for 2 to 3 minutes until the edges become crispy and warm, adding a delightful crunch to your sandwich.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread the prepared honey mustard sauce evenly across the bottom half of each toasted bun. Place one cooked chicken tender on the sauced bun. Drizzle the chicken generously with the tangy South Carolina mustard BBQ sauce.
- Add Toppings: Layer each sandwich with shredded lettuce or coleslaw, thinly sliced red onions, and chopped pickles. If preferred, add a few drops of hot sauce for an extra spicy kick.
- Serve: Top the sandwich with the other half of the hoagie roll and serve immediately while still warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can choose to grill, fry, or bake the chicken tenders depending on your preference and available equipment.
- Pickles can be bread and butter or dill based on taste preference.
- For a healthier option, use baking or grilling methods over frying.
- The sandwich is best enjoyed fresh and warm to complement the crispy rolls and tender chicken.
- Adjust the level of hot sauce or BBQ sauce to suit your taste preferences.
Keywords: South Carolina Bird Dog, chicken sandwich, mustard BBQ sauce, honey mustard, southern sandwich, quick chicken sandwich
