Description
Culinary enthusiasts will adore this Bird Dog Sandwich, a mouthwatering fusion of classic comfort and gourmet creativity. Layers of savory proteins and zesty condiments create a delightful harmony that elevates sandwich craft, ensuring pure satisfaction with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g (1 lb) chicken tenders
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 4 hoagie rolls or hot dog buns
- 8 crispy chicken tenders (homemade or store-bought)
- 4 slices cheddar or American cheese
- 4 slices cooked bacon (optional)
- ½ cup honey mustard sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup shredded lettuce (optional)
- ¼ cup diced tomatoes (optional)
Instructions
- Preparing Chicken Tenders: Transform chicken tenders into golden, crispy delights through baking, air frying, or deep frying until achieving a perfect crunch and even coloration.
- Roll Preparation: Activate oven to 350F (175C), gently paint hoagie roll interiors with melted butter, then toast until edges turn delicately golden, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Sandwich Construction: Lavish both roll sides with honey mustard sauce, strategically layer chicken tenders, crisp bacon slices, and cheese within the warm, buttery rolls.
- Cheese Melting Stage: Return assembled sandwiches to oven, allowing 3-5 minutes for cheese to transform into a bubbling, molten blanket that envelops the tender ingredients.
- Final Enhancement and Serving: Optionally embellish with crisp lettuce, ripe tomato chunks, or tangy pickles, then generously drizzle additional honey mustard sauce. Present immediately while ingredients radiate warmth and freshness.
Notes
- Ensure chicken tenders are extra crispy by double-breading or using panko breadcrumbs for maximum crunch.
- Remove sandwiches from oven when cheese is just melted to prevent overcooking or burning.
- Experiment with different cheese types like pepper jack or smoked gouda for unique taste profiles.
- Swap regular bacon with turkey bacon and use whole wheat rolls to create a lighter version of the sandwich.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg