Description
Hearty bird dog sandwich brings together smoky pulled chicken and tangy slaw on a toasted bun. Midwestern comfort meets culinary creativity, inviting you to savor each flavorful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 crispy chicken tenders
- 2 slices cooked bacon
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey mustard sauce
- 1 hot dog bun or sub roll
- Optional: lettuce
- Optional: tomato slices
Instructions
- Toast the bun in a preheated oven at 350°F until golden and crisp, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Arrange two crispy chicken tenders lengthwise inside the warm toasted bun.
- Lay crisp bacon strips across the chicken tenders, covering them completely.
- Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded cheese over the bacon, allowing it to slightly melt from the residual heat.
- Liberally drizzle honey mustard sauce across the cheese, ensuring even coverage.
- Optional: Add fresh lettuce leaves and sliced tomato for additional texture and freshness.
- Serve immediately while the sandwich remains warm, maintaining its crispy and melted elements.
Notes
- Toast buns lightly to enhance crispiness and prevent sogginess, ensuring a delightful crunch with every bite.
- Opt for thick-cut bacon to provide a robust, smoky flavor that complements the crispy chicken tenders.
- Try different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or pepper jack to create unique flavor profiles and personalize the sandwich.
- Consider using gluten-free buns and breading for chicken tenders to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg