South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwiches Recipe
South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwiches are a flavorful and satisfying dish featuring juicy chicken tenders served on toasted hoagie rolls with a tangy South Carolina mustard-based BBQ sauce, honey mustard mayo, and fresh toppings like pickles, red onions, and lettuce or coleslaw. This recipe offers versatility with options to grill, bake, or fry the chicken, making it a perfect meal for lunch or dinner with a Southern BBQ twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 chicken tenders (grilled, fried, or baked)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Breads
- 4 hoagie rolls or soft sandwich buns
South Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce
- 1/2 cup tangy South Carolina mustard-based BBQ sauce
Honey Mustard Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Toppings
- 1/4 cup chopped pickles (bread and butter or dill)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce or coleslaw
- Optional: Hot sauce for an extra kick
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season raw chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Grill, bake, or fry until golden and fully cooked, approximately 5–7 minutes per side. Once cooked, set aside to rest briefly.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Mix well until the sauce is smooth and balanced in flavor.
- Toast the Rolls: Lightly toast the hoagie rolls in a skillet or oven for 2–3 minutes until the edges are crispy and golden, enhancing the texture and preventing sogginess.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread a generous layer of the honey mustard sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Place one cooked chicken tender on top and drizzle with the South Carolina mustard BBQ sauce for tang and depth of flavor.
- Add Toppings: Layer each sandwich with shredded lettuce or coleslaw, thinly sliced red onions, and chopped pickles to add crunch and freshness. Add hot sauce if desired for extra heat.
- Serve: Place the top half of the roll on the sandwich and serve immediately while the chicken and bread are warm to enjoy the full flavor and texture contrast.
Notes
- Chicken can be grilled, baked, or fried based on your preference for flavor and cooking style.
- Using toasted rolls helps keep the sandwich from getting soggy from the sauces.
- For a spicier version, add your favorite hot sauce or spicy pickles.
- Coleslaw is a great alternative to lettuce if you prefer a creamier topping.
- Leftover sandwiches can be wrapped and refrigerated for up to 2 days, but are best eaten fresh.
Keywords: South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwiches, chicken sandwich, mustard BBQ sauce, southern BBQ sandwich, grilled chicken sandwich, tangy BBQ, honey mustard sauce
