Description
Midwestern bird dog sandwich combines hearty flavors from Kansas City barbecue traditions. Kansas City’s culinary spirit shines through this simple yet satisfying creation you’ll savor with genuine regional pride.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cheese:
- 4 slices of mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Bread:
- 2 hoagie rolls or sub rolls
Condiments:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey mustard
Vegetables:
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare grill or grill pan at medium heat (around 375°F).
- Coat chicken breasts with olive oil and season thoroughly with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F for complete cooking.
- Lightly toast hoagie rolls on grill for 1-2 minutes until edges are crisp and golden.
- Apply an even layer of mayonnaise and honey mustard across inner surfaces of toasted rolls.
- Position grilled chicken breast on bottom half of each roll, immediately layer cheese slices on top to allow slight melting from chicken’s residual heat.
- Distribute fresh shredded lettuce evenly over melted cheese.
- Arrange tomato slices strategically across lettuce layer.
- Place dill pickle slices on top of tomatoes for added crunch and tangy flavor.
- Carefully crown sandwich with top half of roll, applying gentle pressure to compress ingredients.
- Serve immediately while chicken remains warm and cheese is slightly melted.
Notes
- Perfectly grill chicken by maintaining medium heat to prevent drying out and ensure juicy meat.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to confirm chicken reaches safe 165°F internal temperature without overcooking.
- Customize sandwich by swapping cheese varieties like pepper jack for extra kick or using gluten-free rolls for dietary restrictions.
- Quick flavor boost comes from toasting rolls directly on grill, creating crispy texture and enhancing overall sandwich experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg