Description
Savor the irresistible crunch of the Bird Dog Sandwich, featuring perfectly fried chicken thighs nestled in soft brioche buns. This mouthwatering delight is topped with tangy pickles and a creamy sauce, creating a flavor explosion that’s perfect for game days or cozy nights in. Quick to prepare and fully customizable, this sandwich is sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup dill pickles, sliced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 4 brioche buns
Instructions
- Preheat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Set up a dredging station: one bowl for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for panko.
- Dredge each chicken thigh first in flour, then dip in egg wash, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Fry the coated chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown (internal temperature at least 165°F).
- While frying, mix mayonnaise with pickle juice and spices to create the sauce.
- Once cooked, drain chicken on paper towels. Toast brioche buns if desired, then spread mayo sauce on both sides.
- Assemble the sandwich by layering crispy chicken and pickles; drizzle more sauce if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg