South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwiches Recipe
South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwiches feature tender chicken tenders served on toasted hoagie rolls with a tangy South Carolina mustard-based BBQ sauce, complemented by a creamy honey mustard sauce, crunchy pickles, fresh red onions, and crisp lettuce or coleslaw. This sandwich offers a perfect blend of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors in every bite, ideal for a quick lunch or casual dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Bread
- 4 chicken tenders (grilled, fried, or baked)
- 4 hoagie rolls or soft sandwich buns
sauces
- 1/2 cup tangy South Carolina mustard-based BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
Toppings
- 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 the raw chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Grill, bake, or fry them until golden brown and fully cooked, which usually takes about 5 to 7 minutes per side. Once cooked, set the chicken tenders aside to rest.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Whisk these ingredients together until the sauce is smooth and well blended.
- Toast the Rolls: Lightly toast the hoagie rolls either in a skillet over medium heat or in the oven for about 2 to 3 minutes, until the edges are crispy and slightly golden.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread the honey mustard sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Place one cooked chicken tender on top of the sauce, then drizzle with the South Carolina mustard-based BBQ sauce evenly over the chicken.
- Add Toppings: Layer the sandwiches with shredded lettuce or coleslaw, thinly sliced red onions, and chopped pickles. If you like a bit of heat, add hot sauce to taste.
- Serve: Place the top half of the bun over the sandwich fillings and serve immediately while warm to enjoy the full flavors and textures.
Notes
- Chicken tenders can be grilled, baked, or fried based on your preference or to reduce fat content.
- Using coleslaw instead of shredded lettuce adds a creamy, crunchy texture that pairs well with the tangy sauces.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce according to your desired spice level.
- To make this sandwich gluten-free, substitute the hoagie rolls with gluten-free buns.
- Leftover chicken tenders can be refrigerated and used for another meal within 2 days.
Keywords: South Carolina Bird Dog, chicken sandwich, mustard BBQ sauce, grilled chicken, Southern sandwich
