Description
South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food: crispy chicken tenders tucked into toasted hoagie buns and drizzled with creamy honey mustard and cheese. Perfect for a casual weeknight dinner, a tailgate party, or a weekend indulgence.
Ingredients
6 crispy chicken tenders (store-bought or homemade)
2 hoagie buns
1/4 cup honey mustard sauce
1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (or 1/4 cup cheese sauce)
1 tablespoon butter (for toasting buns)
Chopped parsley or green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Toast the Buns: Preheat oven to 350°F. Split hoagie buns and butter the insides. Toast in the oven for 5 minutes or until golden.
- Cook the Chicken: Prepare chicken tenders according to package instructions or fry homemade tenders until golden and cooked through.
- Warm the Cheese: Heat cheese sauce over low heat until pourable, or prep shredded cheese to melt on hot chicken.
- Assemble: Place 2-3 chicken tenders in each bun. Drizzle with honey mustard. Top with cheese and optional herbs.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately with fries, chips, or slaw.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner