Description
Savor delightful layers of comfort in this Bird Dog Sandwich, where crispy chicken meets zesty toppings between perfectly toasted bread. Hearty ingredients and bold flavors combine for a memorable meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken tenders
- 4 slices of bacon
Cheese and Bun:
- 4 slices of cheddar or Swiss cheese
- 4 hot dog buns
Condiments and Extras:
- 4 tablespoons honey mustard sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- Optional: lettuce
- Optional: tomato
- Optional: pickles
Instructions
- Sizzle bacon in a medium-heated skillet until achieving a crisp, golden texture. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- Prepare chicken tenders according to package instructions, ensuring they reach a golden-brown color and are thoroughly cooked through at 165°F internal temperature.
- Generously butter hot dog buns and lightly toast them in a skillet or oven until edges turn a delicate, light golden hue.
- Nestle a perfectly cooked chicken tender into each toasted bun, creating a sturdy base for the sandwich.
- Layer a slice of cheese over the warm chicken, allowing it to slightly melt from the residual heat.
- Crumble the crispy bacon and sprinkle evenly across the cheese-topped chicken.
- Drizzle honey mustard sauce in a zigzag pattern, ensuring each sandwich receives a balanced coating of tangy-sweet flavor.
- Plate immediately while warm, accompanied by complementary side dishes like crispy french fries or creamy coleslaw for a complete meal experience.
Notes
- Opt for thick-cut bacon to ensure maximum crispiness and rich flavor that adds a delightful crunch to the sandwich.
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken tenders for quick and even cooking, ensuring they’re seasoned with salt and pepper before preparation.
- Try different cheese varieties like pepper jack or smoked gouda to elevate the sandwich’s taste profile and add exciting layers of flavor.
- Make this recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free hot dog buns and checking that all ingredients meet dietary restrictions for those with sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg