Description
Learn how to make the Irresistible South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwich, a diner-style Southern classic. This handheld comfort food features crispy chicken tenders, smoky bacon, melted cheese, and tangy honey mustard nestled in a soft, buttery hot dog bun. It’s a quick, satisfying, and family-friendly meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 hot dog buns, buttered and toasted
- 4 crispy chicken tenders, homemade or store-bought
- 8 bacon strips, cooked until crisp
- 4 slices cheddar or Swiss cheese
- Honey mustard sauce, store-bought or homemade
- Optional: Lettuce, spinach, pickles, jalapeños, tomato slices
Instructions
- Cook bacon until crisp. Bake or air fry chicken tenders until golden and crispy.
- Butter hot dog buns and toast them lightly until golden brown.
- Place a slice of cheese in each toasted bun. Top with a chicken tender, two strips of bacon, and drizzle generously with honey mustard.
- Serve warm with your favorite sides like fries, coleslaw, or potato salad.
Notes
- Toast buns to prevent sogginess.
- Add sauce just before serving for the best texture.
- Consider grilled chicken for a lighter option.
- Use turkey bacon and low-fat cheese for a healthier twist.
- Mini Bird Dogs using slider buns are great for parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches, Southern Recipes, Comfort Food
- Method: Toasting, Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: South Carolina Bird Dog, Bird Dog Sandwich, Southern Chicken Sandwich, Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwich, Bacon Cheese Chicken Sandwich, Southern Recipes, Easy Dinner Ideas, Comfort Food Sandwich