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South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwiches

South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwiches are a tangy, flavor-packed twist on classic chicken sandwiches, featuring grilled or fried chicken, mustard-based BBQ sauce, and fresh toppings on soft hoagie rolls.
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Author: Sandra Myers

Ingredients

For the chicken:

  • 4 chicken tenders grilled, fried, or baked
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the sauces:

  • ½ cup tangy South Carolina mustard-based BBQ sauce
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey

For toppings:

  • ¼ cup chopped pickles bread and butter or dill
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup shredded lettuce or coleslaw
  • Optional: Hot sauce for an extra kick

For the sandwich:

  • 4 hoagie rolls or soft sandwich buns

Instructions

  • Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, or bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • For frying, cook in 2 tablespoons oil for 5–6 minutes per side. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F, then rest on a plate lined with paper towels.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Adjust sweetness or tang to taste.
  • Lightly toast hoagie rolls in a skillet or oven at 350°F for 2–3 minutes until edges are golden and crispy.
  • Spread honey mustard sauce on the bottom half of each roll, place a chicken tender on top, and drizzle with ½ cup South Carolina mustard-based BBQ sauce.
  • Layer shredded lettuce or coleslaw, sliced red onions, and chopped pickles over the chicken. Add hot sauce if desired, top with the remaining roll, and serve immediately.