Vibrant open-faced sandwich featuring creamy smashed peas, tender shredded chicken, and chili heat atop crisp toasted bread.
# What You Need:
→ Toast Base
01 - 4 thick slices rustic bread such as 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
10 - 2 tablespoons crumbled feta or goat cheese
# Directions:
01 - Toast bread slices in a toaster or grill pan until golden and crisp.
02 - In a mixing bowl, mash the thawed peas with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper using a fork or potato masher until achieving a chunky texture.
03 - Fold the shredded chicken into the smashed pea mixture until evenly combined. 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 if desired.
06 - Serve immediately while the toast remains warm and crunchy.
