Smashed Pea & Chicken Toast (Printable)

Creamy smashed peas and tender chicken on crisp toast with a hint of chili. A satisfying high-protein main dish ready in 20 minutes.

# 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, adjusted to taste
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 on both sides.
02 - In a mixing bowl, mash the thawed peas with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper using a fork or potato masher. Maintain a chunky texture by avoiding overworking.
03 - Fold the shredded chicken into the smashed pea mixture until evenly incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
04 - Spoon the pea and chicken mixture generously over each toasted bread slice.
05 - Sprinkle with chili flakes, fresh herbs, and cheese. Serve immediately while toast remains warm and crunchy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns humble frozen peas into something restaurant worthy in minutes
  • The combination of creamy peas and tender chicken feels substantial but never heavy
02 -
  • Work quickly once you assemble the toast so the bread does not get soggy
  • Mashing the peas by hand gives better texture control than a food processor
03 -
  • Leftover roasted turkey or even grilled tofu works beautifully if you want to switch up the protein
  • If making ahead keep everything separate and assemble right before serving
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