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Juicy South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwiches

Mouthwatering Juicy South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwiches Recipe

Enjoy these Juicy South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwiches, featuring chicken tenders and a tangy mustard BBQ sauce for a delightful lunch experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken tenders can be grilled, fried, or baked; rotisserie or frozen tenders for quicker prep.
For the Sauce
  • 0.5 cup South Carolina mustard BBQ sauce brings bold tangy flavor.
  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise adds creamy texture.
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard provides zesty kick.
  • 1 tablespoon honey introduces subtle sweetness.
  • salt and pepper to taste.
For the Sandwich
  • 4 pieces hoagie rolls soft bread that holds all fillings.
  • 0.25 cup pickles chopped; choose sweet or dill.
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced.
  • 0.5 cup shredded lettuce or coleslaw for freshness.
  • hot sauce optional.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • medium bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Directions
  1. Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Cook by grilling, baking, or frying for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together BBQ sauce, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and honey until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  3. Toast hoagie rolls at 350°F in the oven or in a skillet for 2-3 minutes until golden.
  4. Spread honey mustard sauce on each toasted roll, place a chicken tender, and drizzle with mustard BBQ sauce.
  5. Add toppings: shredded lettuce or coleslaw, red onion, and pickles. Add hot sauce if desired.
  6. Cap sandwiches with the top half of the hoagie roll and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Experiment with different toppings and adjust sauce ingredients to your taste! Store leftovers separately to keep the rolls crispy.

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