Description

The South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwich is a crave-worthy Southern chicken sandwich featuring juicy chicken tenders tucked into toasted hoagie rolls, drizzled with tangy South Carolina mustard BBQ sauce, and layered with crunchy pickles, crisp lettuce or coleslaw, and red onion. It’s fast, customizable, and perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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4 chicken tenders (grilled, fried, or baked)
4 hoagie rolls or soft sandwich buns
120 ml South Carolina mustard-based BBQ sauce
60 ml mayonnaise
30 ml Dijon mustard
15 ml honey
60 ml chopped pickles (bread and butter or dill)
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
120 ml shredded lettuce or coleslaw
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: Hot sauce

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Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Grill, bake, or fry for 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Toast the Rolls: Lightly toast hoagie rolls in a skillet or oven at 350°F (175°C) for 2–3 minutes.
Assemble: Spread honey mustard sauce on the bottom of each roll. Add a chicken tender, drizzle with South Carolina BBQ sauce, and top with pickles, onion slices, and lettuce or coleslaw.
Serve: Close the sandwich, serve warm, and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Use high-quality rolls for the best texture.

Add hot sauce to the honey mustard or directly onto the chicken for heat.

Lettuce adds freshness; coleslaw gives more crunch and tang.

Make the sauce ahead of time to save prep minutes and deepen the flavors.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Sandwiches
Method: Grilled/Baked/Fried + Assembled
Cuisine: Southern American