South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwiches: A Must-Try Delight!
Delicious South Carolina style sandwich featuring chicken tenders, tangy BBQ sauce, and fresh toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling, Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken tenders (grilled, fried, or baked)
- 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
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Hot sauce for an extra kick
Instructions
- 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.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Lightly toast hoagie rolls in a skillet or oven for 2–3 minutes until the edges are crispy.
- Spread honey mustard sauce on the bottom bun. Place a chicken tender on top. Drizzle with South Carolina mustard BBQ sauce.
- Layer with lettuce or coleslaw, red onions, and chopped pickles. Add hot sauce if desired.
- Top with the other half of the roll and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce based on spice preference.
- For a healthier option, use grilled chicken tenders.
- These sandwiches can be customized with other toppings like tomatoes or jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg