Smashed Pea & Chicken Toast (Printable)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ Toast

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

→ Pea Mixture

02 - 1½ cups frozen peas, thawed
03 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
04 - ½ lemon, juiced
05 - ¼ teaspoon sea salt
06 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Chicken

07 - 1½ cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

→ Toppings

08 - ½ 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.
02 - In a 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 combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
04 - Spoon the pea and chicken mixture generously over the toasted bread slices.
05 - Sprinkle with chili flakes, fresh herbs, and cheese if desired.
06 - Serve immediately while the toast is still warm and crunchy.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Comes together in under twenty minutes with ingredients you probably already have
  • The combination of creamy peas and tender chicken feels luxurious despite being incredibly budget friendly
02 -
  • Never use a food processor for the peas or you will lose the delightful texture that makes this recipe special
  • The bread must be completely golden and crisp before topping, otherwise the moisture from the pea mixture will make it unpleasantly soggy within minutes
03 -
  • Rub a cut garlic clove across the warm toast before adding toppings for an additional layer of flavor
  • If the peas seem too thick, add a teaspoon of water or more lemon juice to reach the desired consistency
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