Description
These South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwiches are a delightful twist on a classic sandwich, featuring grilled chicken tenders topped with a tangy South Carolina mustard-based BBQ sauce, honey mustard sauce, and a medley of fresh toppings. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal!
Ingredients
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Grilled Chicken Tenders:
- 4 chicken tenders (grilled, fried, or baked)
Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 hoagie rolls or soft sandwich buns
- 1/2 cup tangy South Carolina mustard-based BBQ sauce
- 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
- Optional: Hot sauce for an extra kick
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season raw chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Grill, bake, or fry until golden and fully cooked (about 5–7 minutes per side). Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toast the Rolls: Lightly toast hoagie rolls in a skillet or oven for 2–3 minutes until the edges are crispy.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread honey mustard sauce on the bottom bun. Place a chicken tender on top. Drizzle with South Carolina mustard BBQ sauce.
- Add Toppings: Layer with lettuce or coleslaw, red onions, and chopped pickles. Add hot sauce if desired.
- Serve: Top with the other half of the roll and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie or frozen tenders for a shortcut.
- Bread and butter pickles add sweetness; dill offers a classic tang.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Baking, Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: South Carolina, Bird Dog Sandwiches, Chicken Tenders, BBQ Sauce, Sandwich Recipe
