South Carolina Bird Dog Sandwiches
Indulge in the comforting flavors of South Carolina with these Bird Dog Sandwiches. Juicy fried chicken thighs, creamy coleslaw, and zesty dill pickles come together on soft brioche buns for a delightful meal that brings back memories of summer barbecues. Perfect for game day or family dinners, this crowd-pleaser is sure to have everyone reaching for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup coleslaw mix
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 dill pickles, sliced
- 4 brioche buns
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs in buttermilk with salt and pepper for at least one hour.
- Mix flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Dredge marinated chicken in the seasoned flour until fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Combine coleslaw mix and mayonnaise in a bowl; season to taste.
- Toast brioche buns if desired. Assemble sandwiches by placing fried chicken on each bun, topping with coleslaw and pickle slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg