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South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwiches

A delicious sandwich featuring crispy fried chicken, tangy coleslaw, and spicy mustard on a soft bun, inspired by Southern flavors.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, sandwich
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

Fried Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup buttermilk for marinating
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for breading
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Coleslaw
  • 2 cups green cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sandwich Assembly
  • 4 pieces soft sandwich buns preferably potato buns
  • 1/4 cup spicy mustard for spreading

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, mix flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
Fry the Chicken
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded chicken.
  2. Fry chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
  3. Remove chicken and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Make the Coleslaw
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
Assemble the Sandwiches
  1. Spread spicy mustard on the bottom half of each sandwich bun.
  2. Place a piece of fried chicken on each bun, top with coleslaw, and cover with the top half of the bun.
  3. Serve immediately on a platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 8gFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add pickles or hot sauce to the sandwiches.

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