Description
South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwiches are a delightful treat that combines rich flavors and a satisfying crunch, featuring juicy grilled chicken, creamy pimento cheese, crispy bacon, and zesty pickled jalapeños on toasted hoagie rolls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pimento cheese (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 slices crispy bacon
- 2 pickled jalapeños, sliced
- 2 hoagie rolls
- 1 cup fresh arugula
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: hot sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat. Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- While the chicken is resting, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess grease.
- Cut the hoagie rolls in half and toast them on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.
- Spread a generous layer of pimento cheese on the bottom half of each toasted hoagie roll. Add a sliced grilled chicken breast, followed by crispy bacon slices and pickled jalapeños. Top with fresh arugula.
- Place the top half of the hoagie roll over the fillings and press down gently. Drizzle with hot sauce if desired before serving.
Notes
- Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a vegetarian version, use grilled portobello mushrooms or a plant-based chicken substitute.
- To reheat, place chicken in an oven at 350°F until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwiches, grilled chicken sandwich, pimento cheese, Southern cuisine