Smashed Pea & Chicken Toast (Printable)

Creamy smashed peas and shredded chicken atop crisp rustic bread with a hint of chili heat.

# What You’ll Need:

→ For the Toast

01 - 4 thick slices rustic bread (sourdough or country loaf)

→ For the 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

→ For the Chicken

07 - 1½ cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (rotisserie or poached)

→ Toppings

08 - ½ teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint or parsley, chopped (optional)
10 - 2 tablespoons crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)

# How to Prepare:

01 - Toast the bread slices in a toaster or grill pan until golden and crisp, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
02 - In a mixing bowl, mash the thawed peas with olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper using a fork or potato masher. Aim for a chunky texture with some whole peas remaining for texture.
03 - Gently fold the shredded chicken into the smashed pea mixture until evenly distributed. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if necessary.
04 - Spoon the pea and chicken mixture generously over each toasted bread slice, ensuring even coverage across the surface.
05 - Sprinkle with chili flakes, fresh herbs, and crumbled cheese if desired. Serve immediately while the toast remains warm and crunchy.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It transforms humble ingredients into something that feels restaurant fancy in under twenty minutes
  • The contrast between warm crunch and cool creamy smashed peas is ridiculously satisfying
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble when hunger strikes
02 -
  • Don't over mash the peas, you want some texture left, not baby food
  • Rubbing the warm toast with a cut garlic clove before topping adds an invisible layer of flavor that people will notice but not be able to place
  • Room temperature ingredients work better than cold straight from the fridge
03 -
  • Warm your peas slightly before mashing if they have been sitting in the fridge, the mixture comes together faster
  • A drizzle of good olive oil right before serving adds that glossy finish that makes everything look intentional
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