Description
Bird Dog Sandwiches are a delicious twist on the classic hot dog, featuring crispy breaded chicken tenders topped with smoky barbecue sauce, honey, two types of mustard, and fresh vegetables served on toasted brioche hot dog buns. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons smoky barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
Main Ingredients
- 4 extra-large breaded chicken fingers/strips/tenders (enough to fill a standard hot dog bun)
- 4 thick-cut bacon slices, cooked and crisp
- 4 brioche hot dog buns
- Romaine or iceberg lettuce, shredded
- Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Dill pickles, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, smoky barbecue sauce, honey, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth and set aside.
- Cook the bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the thick-cut bacon slices until they are crisp. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
- Heat the chicken tenders: Warm the breaded chicken fingers in the oven or air fryer until crispy and heated through, about 5-7 minutes at 375°F or according to package instructions.
- Toast the buns: Lightly toast the brioche hot dog buns in the oven or on a dry skillet until golden brown.
- Assemble the sandwich: Spread a generous amount of the prepared sauce inside each bun. Place one crispy chicken tender in each bun, followed by a slice of cooked bacon. Add shredded lettuce, thin slices of Roma tomato, red onion, and dill pickles on top.
- Serve: Serve the Bird Dog Sandwiches immediately while warm, ideally with a side of chips or a fresh salad.
Notes
- Use brioche buns for a richer, buttery flavor that complements the chicken and bacon.
- For a spicier version, add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce mixture.
- Ensure chicken tenders are fully cooked through and crispy for the best texture.
- Customize toppings with your favorite fresh vegetables like cucumber or shredded carrots.
- These sandwiches can easily be doubled or tripled for larger groups.
