Smashed Pea & Chicken Toast (Print Version)

Crisp toast topped with creamy smashed peas mixed with tender chicken and a hint of chili for a vibrant, protein-rich bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Toast Base

01 - 4 thick slices rustic bread (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 the bread slices in a toaster or grill pan until golden and crisp.
02 - In a bowl, mash the peas with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper using a fork or potato masher. Aim for a chunky texture.
03 - Fold the shredded chicken into the smashed pea mixture until evenly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
04 - Spoon the pea and chicken mixture generously over the toasted bread slices.
05 - Sprinkle with chili flakes, herbs, and cheese if using.
06 - Serve immediately while the toast is still warm and crunchy.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its restaurant fancy but ready in twenty flat minutes
  • The pea sweetness balances the heat perfectly
  • Uses leftover chicken like you planned it all along
02 -
  • Over mashing the peas turns them into baby food
  • Adding chicken while peas are too warm makes it weird
  • Soggy toast happens if you wait too long to serve
03 -
  • Let peas thaw completely before mashing
  • Toast bread twice if you want serious crunch
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