Description
Enjoy irresistibly juicy South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwiches featuring tender chicken tenders smothered in tangy mustard BBQ sauce, creamy honey mustard mayo, and topped with fresh pickles, red onions, and crisp lettuce on soft hoagie rolls. This versatile recipe can be grilled, fried, or baked to perfection in just 30 minutes, making it a perfect flavorful meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 pound Chicken Tenders
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Sauces
- 1/2 cup South Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 1 tablespoon Honey
Sandwich Assembly
- 4 pieces Hoagie Rolls
- 1/4 cup Pickles, chopped (bread and butter or dill)
- 1 small Red Onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Shredded Lettuce or Coleslaw
- Hot Sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Season raw chicken tenders generously with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring even coverage for enhanced flavor.
- Cook Chicken: Grill, bake, or fry the chicken tenders for about 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked, with an internal temperature reaching 165°F (74°C).
- Make Honey Mustard Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Toast Rolls: Lightly toast the hoagie rolls in an oven preheated to 350°F or on a skillet for 2–3 minutes, until the edges are crispy and golden brown.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread a generous layer of the honey mustard sauce on the bottom half of each toasted roll. Place a cooked chicken tender on top, then drizzle with South Carolina mustard BBQ sauce.
- Add Toppings: Top the chicken with shredded lettuce or coleslaw, followed by thinly sliced red onions and chopped pickles. Add hot sauce if you prefer extra heat.
- Serve: Cover with the top half of the hoagie roll and serve immediately while warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute rotisserie or frozen chicken tenders to save time.
- Adjust the type of pickles used depending on your preferred sweetness or tartness.
- For a spicier sandwich, add additional hot sauce or jalapeño slices.
- This sandwich is delicious served with coleslaw on the side for extra crunch.
- To keep sandwiches warm before serving, wrap them in foil and place in a pre-warmed oven at 200°F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southern American
Keywords: South Carolina Bird Dog sandwich, chicken tenders sandwich, mustard BBQ sauce, honey mustard sauce, grilled chicken sandwich, hoagie roll recipe, quick chicken sandwiches
