Smashed Pea & Chicken Toast (Printable)

Vibrant open-faced sandwich with creamy smashed peas, tender shredded chicken, and chili heat on crisp toasted bread.

# Ingredient list:

→ Toast

01 - 4 thick slices rustic bread, 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 from rotisserie or poached

→ Toppings

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

# Cooking steps:

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

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • Its the kind of meal that makes you feel like you have your life together even when you definitely dont
  • The contrast between warm crunchy bread and cool creamy peas hits differently than any sandwich youve had
  • Perfect for those nights when you want something fresh but crave something substantial
02 -
  • Rubbing the warm toast with a cut garlic clove before topping adds this incredible subtle perfume that people will notice but wont be able to place
  • The pea mixture can sit at room temperature for about an hour but dont assemble the toasts until youre ready to serve or theyll get sad and soggy
03 -
  • Use a potato masher if you want a smoother texture or a fork if you prefer more visible pea pieces
  • The toast needs to be genuinely crunchy or it will collapse under the weight of the topping
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