Smashed Pea & Chicken Toast (Print Version)

Creamy smashed peas with tender chicken on crisp toast - a vibrant, high-protein open-faced sandwich ready in 20 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

→ Toppings

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Toast bread slices in a toaster or grill pan until golden and crisp.
02 - In a bowl, mash thawed peas with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper using a fork or potato masher until chunky texture is achieved.
03 - Fold shredded chicken into smashed pea mixture until evenly combined. 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.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It transforms everyday ingredients into something that feels fancy and fresh
  • The whole dish comes together in twenty minutes but tastes like you spent much longer
  • Perfect for those nights when you want something satisfying but not heavy
02 -
  • Rubbing the warm toast with a cut garlic clove adds an incredible layer of flavor
  • Do not overmash the peas or you will lose the lovely chunky texture that makes this special
  • Serve immediately while the bread still has its crunch
03 -
  • Let the bread cool slightly before topping so the texture stays crisp
  • Taste your pea mixture before adding the chicken to ensure the seasoning is right
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