Bird Dog Sandwich (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Sauce
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120ml mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons smokey barbecue sauce
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
→ Sandwich Components
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4 extra large breaded chicken tenders
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4 thick-cut bacon slices, cooked until crisp
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4 brioche hot dog buns
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Shredded romaine or iceberg lettuce
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Roma tomatoes, sliced
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Red onion, thinly sliced
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Dill pickles, sliced
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Freshly cracked black pepper
# Instructions:
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In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, honey, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until well combined. Cover and refrigerate while preparing other ingredients.
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Prepare the breaded chicken tenders according to package directions until golden and crisp. An air fryer works particularly well for optimal crispness.
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Once chicken is finished cooking, lightly toast the brioche buns for approximately 1 minute until just warmed and slightly crisp around the edges.
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Generously spread the prepared sauce on both sides of each bun interior. Layer each with chicken tenders, crispy bacon slices, shredded lettuce, red onion slices, tomato slices, and pickle chips.
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Add a final turn of freshly cracked black pepper over each assembled sandwich. Optionally drizzle with additional sauce for extra flavor before serving.
# Notes:
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The sauce can be doubled for extra drizzling on the assembled sandwiches.
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Bacon can be cooked in an oven, frying pan, or air fryer according to preference.