Smashed Pea & Chicken Toast (Printable Version)

Vibrant open-faced sandwich featuring creamy smashed peas, tender chicken, and chili heat atop crisp toasted bread.

# What You Need:

→ Toast

01 - 4 thick slices rustic bread, such as sourdough or country loaf

→ Pea Mixture

02 - 1.5 cups frozen peas, thawed
03 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
04 - 0.5 lemon, juiced
05 - 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
06 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Chicken

07 - 1.5 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

→ Toppings

08 - 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint or parsley, chopped
10 - 2 tablespoons crumbled feta or goat cheese

# How To Make It:

01 - Toast bread slices in a toaster or grill pan until golden and crisp throughout.
02 - In a mixing bowl, mash the thawed peas with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper using a fork or potato masher until chunky in texture.
03 - Fold the shredded chicken into the smashed pea mixture until evenly incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
04 - Spoon the pea and chicken mixture generously over each toasted bread slice.
05 - Sprinkle with chili flakes, fresh herbs, and cheese if desired. Serve immediately while the toast remains warm and crunchy.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between warm crisp bread and cool creamy smashed peas creates a texture experience that keeps every bite interesting
  • You can assemble everything in under twenty minutes using simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen
  • The combination hits every flavor note from fresh and bright to savory and comforting
02 -
  • The bread must be well toasted and completely crisp or the moisture from the pea mixture will make it disappointingly soggy within minutes
  • Do not overmash the peas as keeping some texture makes the final dish more interesting and appealing to eat
  • Assemble these right before serving because the contrast between warm toast and cool topping is essential to the experience
03 -
  • Let the smashed pea mixture sit for five minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together
  • If making ahead, keep the components separate and assemble just before eating for the best texture
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