Description
This Southern Chicken Bird Dog Sandwich Recipe combines crispy chicken tenders, cheddar cheese, bacon, and honey mustard in a deliciously unique sandwich that’s perfect for game day or a casual dinner. Easy to make and full of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
Crispy Chicken Bird Dog Sandwich:
- 4 crispy chicken tenders (homemade or frozen and cooked)
- 4 hot dog buns or split-top sandwich rolls
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped cooked bacon
- 1/4 cup honey mustard or preferred sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for toasting buns)
- pickle slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken Tenders: If using frozen chicken tenders, cook them until golden and crispy. Toast the inside of the buns.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Place a chicken tender in each toasted bun. Drizzle with honey mustard, sprinkle with cheddar and bacon.
- Melt Cheese: Return sandwiches to the oven or broiler to melt the cheese. Garnish with pickle slices.
Notes
- Great for game day or casual dinners.
- Swap cheddar for pepper jack for a spicy twist.
- Use coleslaw or shredded lettuce for a crunchy topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Broil
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
