Description
The South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwich is a simple, satisfying Southern dish featuring crispy chicken tenders, cheddar cheese, and honey mustard sauce served in a toasted hot dog bun.
Ingredients
- 4 hot dog buns
- 4 chicken tenders (fried or baked)
- 1 cup shredded or 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup honey mustard sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter (optional, for toasting buns)
Instructions
- Lightly butter the hot dog buns and toast them in a skillet until golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Cook or heat the chicken tenders according to package instructions or use homemade ones.
- Place one chicken tender inside each toasted bun.
- Top each with shredded or sliced cheddar cheese so it melts nicely.
- Drizzle honey mustard sauce over the top of the cheese.
- Serve immediately while hot and gooey.
Notes
- Use grilled chicken tenders for a lighter version.
- Try different cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack for variation.
- Add pickles or spicy mustard for extra flavor.
- Best served fresh, but can be stored in the fridge and reheated in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
