Description
Experience the taste of the South with a South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwich. This scrumptious dish features crispy fried chicken enveloped in a soft brioche bun, slathered with creamy mayonnaise and topped with zesty pickles. Each bite is a delightful blend of savory and tangy flavors, making it the perfect addition to summer picnics or cozy family dinners. Quick to prepare and customizable for dietary preferences, this sandwich is sure to impress at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup pickles (dill or bread-and-butter)
- 4 brioche buns
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: Soak boneless chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 1 hour (overnight for best results).
- 2. Prepare the Coating: In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- 3. Dredge and Fry: Remove chicken from buttermilk, coat in flour mixture. Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C) and fry chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- 4. Assemble Your Sandwiches: Spread mayonnaise on brioche buns, add fried chicken, top with pickles (and additional toppings like lettuce or tomato if desired), and close with the other half of the bun.
- 5. Serve & Enjoy: Slice sandwiches in half for easier handling and serve immediately alongside fries or coleslaw.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approx. 220g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 90mg