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South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwiches Recipe

South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwiches Recipe
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South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwiches are a flavorful twist on the classic chicken sandwich, featuring tender grilled, fried, or baked chicken tenders nestled in soft hoagie rolls, generously slathered with tangy South Carolina mustard-based BBQ sauce and a honey-Dijon mayo. Finished with crunchy pickles, fresh red onions, and crisp lettuce or creamy coleslaw, these sandwiches offer a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors with a satisfying texture.

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
  • 1/4 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
  • Optional: Hot sauce for an extra kick

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Season raw chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Grill, bake, or fry until golden and fully cooked, about 5 to 7 minutes per side depending on the cooking method. Once cooked, set the chicken tenders aside to rest briefly.
  2. Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Whisk thoroughly until the sauce is smooth and well blended, creating a creamy honey mustard spread.
  3. Toast the Rolls: Lightly toast the hoagie rolls in a skillet or oven for 2 to 3 minutes. Toast just long enough to create a crispy edge while keeping the interior soft, enhancing both texture and flavor.
  4. Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread a generous layer of the honey mustard sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Place one cooked chicken tender on top. Drizzle each tender with about two tablespoons of the South Carolina mustard-based BBQ sauce for tang and spice.
  5. Add Toppings: Layer shredded lettuce or coleslaw over the sauced chicken tender. Add thinly sliced red onions and chopped pickles evenly across each sandwich. For those who enjoy some heat, add hot sauce as desired.
  6. Serve: Close each sandwich with the top half of the roll. Serve immediately while warm, allowing the flavors and textures to shine in this classic Southern-inspired bird dog sandwich.

Notes

  • Chicken tenders can be prepared using any preferred method: grilling adds a smoky flavor, baking is healthier, and frying creates a crispy coating.
  • Use fresh pickles to add a crunchy tang; bread and butter pickles offer sweetness, while dill pickles deliver a sharper bite.
  • For a spicier sandwich, add your favorite hot sauce or use spicy mustard instead of Dijon.
  • Coleslaw adds creaminess and crunch but can be substituted with shredded lettuce to keep the sandwich lighter.
  • To make it gluten-free, substitute the hoagie rolls with gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps.

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Keywords: South Carolina bird dog, chicken sandwich, mustard BBQ sauce, honey mustard, Southern sandwich, grilled chicken sandwich

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