Description
South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwiches are a Southern comfort food favorite featuring crispy chicken tenders, bacon, and melted cheese, all nestled in a soft hot dog bun and drizzled with honey mustard. It’s a quick, satisfying meal that blends sweet, savory, and crunchy in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 hot dog buns
- 4 cooked chicken tenders (fried or grilled)
- 4 slices cooked bacon
- 4 slices cheddar or American cheese
- Honey mustard sauce (to taste)
- Butter (for toasting buns, optional)
Instructions
- Optional: Lightly butter the insides of the hot dog buns and toast them on a skillet until golden brown.
- Place a slice of cheese inside each bun.
- Add a cooked chicken tender and a slice of bacon on top of the cheese in each bun.
- Drizzle generously with honey mustard sauce.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use store-bought or homemade chicken tenders.
- Try pepper jack or Swiss cheese for a flavor twist.
- Add lettuce or tomato for a fresher bite.
- Great for quick lunches, game days, or casual dinners.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: bird dog sandwich, chicken tender sandwich, southern sandwich, bacon and chicken, honey mustard sandwich