Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering experience of Bird Dog Sandwiches, a delightful fusion of crispy chicken tenders, salty bacon, and a smoky-sweet sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, these sandwiches are quick to prepare and customizable to suit everyone’s taste. With just 30 minutes from prep to plate, you’ll have a flavor-packed meal that’s sure to please both kids and adults. Whether served at a casual dinner or a weekend barbecue, these sandwiches elevate any occasion with their irresistible charm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 4 breaded chicken tenders
- 4 thick-cut bacon slices (cooked)
- 4 brioche hot dog buns
- Shredded romaine or iceberg lettuce
- Thinly sliced Roma tomatoes
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Thinly sliced dill pickles
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, honey, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Chill in the fridge.
- Cook chicken tenders according to package instructions until crispy. For extra crunch, use an air fryer.
- Cook bacon until crispy; drain on paper towels.
- Lightly toast brioche buns in the air fryer for about one minute.
- Assemble sandwiches by spreading sauce on both sides of each bun and layering with chicken tenders, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and pickles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg