Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Southern Chicken Bird Dog Sandwich recipe that combines crispy chicken tenders, crumbled bacon, melted cheddar cheese, and honey mustard in a perfectly toasted bun. Perfect for a quick meal or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 6 hot dog buns
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- 6 cooked breaded chicken tenders
Toppings
- 1 & 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Honey mustard to serve
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Begin by preheating the oven to 350°F to prepare for toasting the buns and melting the cheese.
- Prepare the buns: Place the hot dog buns on a sheet tray. Add half of the crispy bacon to the inside of each bun to begin layering the flavors.
- Add the chicken tenders: Place a cooked breaded chicken tender into each bun, ensuring they fit snugly inside.
- Top with remaining bacon and cheese: Sprinkle the remaining crispy bacon on top of the chicken tenders. Then, evenly distribute the shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the tops of the buns.
- Bake until toasted: Place the tray into the preheated oven and bake for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the buns are lightly toasted.
- Finish with honey mustard: Remove the buns from the oven, drizzle with honey mustard to taste, and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- This makes a large batch, but you can double it to feed more people or halve the recipe as needed.
- Feel free to customize by experimenting with different cheese types or sauces.
- This dish freezes well; see tips for proper storage to maintain freshness.
- Using store-bought ingredients can save time and simplify the preparation process.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
