Bird Dog Sandwiches (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Sauce
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1/2 cup 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 lemon juice
→ For the Sandwiches
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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, thinly sliced
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Red onion, thinly sliced
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Dill pickles, thinly sliced
# Instructions:
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Combine mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, honey, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice in a small mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth. Cover and refrigerate while preparing other ingredients.
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Prepare chicken tenders according to package directions until golden and crisp. An air fryer works excellently for this purpose.
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Lightly toast the brioche hot dog buns for approximately 1 minute until just warmed through.
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Ensure bacon is cooked until crispy using your preferred method (oven, frying pan, or air fryer). Drain on paper towels to remove excess fat.
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Spread sauce generously on both interior sides of each bun. Layer with chicken tenders, bacon slices, shredded lettuce, sliced onion, tomato, and pickles.
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Add a final touch with freshly cracked black pepper and drizzle with additional sauce if desired before serving.
# Notes:
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Consider doubling the sauce recipe - it's delicious when drizzled over the top of the assembled sandwiches as well.