Description
Savory bird dog sandwich brings together Korean-inspired flavors with classic American deli style. Layers of tender chicken, spicy gochujang sauce, and crisp pickles create a memorable meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 fried chicken tenders
- 2 slices cooked bacon
- 1 hot dog
Bread and Cheese:
- 1 hot dog bun
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
Condiments:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) honey mustard
Instructions
- Warm the oven or broiler to 350°F for gentle toasting of the bun’s surface.
- Carefully position crispy golden chicken tenders inside the prepared bun.
- Layer crisp, sizzling bacon strips across the chicken base.
- Generously scatter shredded cheese blend over the bacon, ensuring complete coverage.
- Slide the open sandwich under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts and becomes slightly bubbly.
- Remove from heat and elegantly drizzle honey mustard or preferred sauce across the melted cheese.
- Plate immediately while maintaining optimal temperature and serve for a delectable dining experience.
Notes
- Achieve crispy chicken by using a double-dredging technique with seasoned flour and buttermilk for extra crunch.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or smoked gouda to customize flavor profiles.
- Use thick-cut bacon for maximum texture and consider pre-cooking to render fat for a crispier result.
- Create a gluten-free version by using gluten-free buns and checking ingredients in sauces and dredging mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 640 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg