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Bird Dog Sandwich

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This Bird Dog Sandwich features crispy chicken tenders, smoky bacon, and a flavorful sauce. It’s an easy and satisfying option for lunch or dinner that everyone will love.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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 extra-large breaded chicken tenders
  • 4 thick-cut bacon slices, cooked and crisp
  • 4 brioche hot dog buns
  • Shredded romaine or iceberg lettuce
  • Thinly sliced Roma tomatoes
  • Thinly sliced red onion
  • Thinly sliced dill pickles

Instructions

  • Whisk together mayonnaise, smoky barbecue sauce, honey, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Refrigerate the sauce.
  • Prepare chicken tenders as per package instructions, ideally in an air fryer. Toast brioche buns briefly.
  • Cook thick-cut bacon until crispy and drain on paper towels.
  • Spread sauce on both sides of each bun, layer with chicken tenders, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles.
  • Add cracked black pepper and drizzle remaining sauce on top.

Notes

Doubling the sauce is recommended for extra flavor.
Keep components stored separately for better freshness if you have leftovers.
Feel free to customize toppings according to personal preference.

  • Author: mary
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Sandwich
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 6
  • Sodium: 1200
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 28
  • Cholesterol: 75