Description
A unique Southern delight, this South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwich features seasoned chicken or turkey, tangy coleslaw, and flavorful barbecue sauce, all nestled in a soft bun.
Ingredients
Chicken or Turkey Breasts
Hot Dog Buns
Southern Barbecue Sauce
Pickles
Coleslaw
Cheddar Cheese
Celery Salt
Instructions
- Season the chicken or turkey breasts with salt, pepper, and celery salt; marinate briefly in barbecue sauce.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, add oil, and cook the chicken or turkey for 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Let the meat rest, then shred it and toss with more barbecue sauce.
- Lightly toast hot dog buns, then fill with pulled meat, coleslaw, pickles, and cheddar cheese.
- Serve immediately, garnished with more barbecue sauce if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute with ground turkey or shredded rotisserie chicken. Use whole-grain buns for added fiber.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying, Toasting
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: south carolina, bird dog sandwich, southern cuisine, barbecue, quick meal
