Description
Golden-fried chicken tenders tucked into soft hoagie rolls, drizzled with honey mustard, sprinkled with crispy bacon and melted cheddar—South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwiches are a comforting Southern classic perfect for easy dinners or game days.
Ingredients
6 chicken tenders
3 hoagie rolls or hot dog buns
6 tablespoons honey mustard sauce
6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Cook the chicken tenders until crispy and golden.
2. Toast the hoagie rolls lightly.
3. Place two chicken tenders into each bun.
4. Drizzle each sandwich with honey mustard sauce.
5. Sprinkle crumbled bacon over the top.
6. Add shredded cheddar cheese.
7. Optional: Broil for 1 minute to melt the cheese.
8. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
To make ahead, prepare bacon and honey mustard sauce in advance.
For extra spice, drizzle with hot honey or hot sauce.
For maximum crispiness, reheat leftovers in an air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1120 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: bird dog sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, southern recipes