Bacon Cheese Crispy Chicken Bird Dog Sandwiches
A reliable homemade bacon cheese crispy chicken bird dog sandwiches recipe inspired by a highly saved Pinterest favorite.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Oil for frying
- 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 4 soft sub rolls
- 1/3 cup honey mustard
- Pickles, optional
Instructions
- Marinate: Soak chicken in buttermilk and hot sauce for at least 20 minutes.
- Bread: Mix flour and seasonings; press drained chicken firmly into the coating.
- Fry: Fry at 350°F for 4 to 6 minutes until crisp and 165°F inside.
- Build: Place chicken in rolls with bacon and cheddar.
- Melt: Broil briefly to melt cheese, then add honey mustard and pickles.
Notes
Store leftovers promptly in a covered container. Images are AI-generated illustrations; recipe not kitchen-tested.