Vibrant open-faced sandwich with creamy smashed peas, shredded chicken, and chili heat on crisp toasted bread.
# What You'll Need:
→ Toast Base
01 - 4 thick slices rustic bread, preferably 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
→ Protein
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
# How to Make It:
01 - Toast bread slices in a toaster or grill pan until golden and crisp.
02 - In a mixing 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 the smashed pea mixture until evenly distributed. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
04 - Spoon pea and chicken mixture generously over each toasted bread slice.
05 - Sprinkle chili flakes, fresh herbs, and cheese over the mixture.
06 - Serve immediately while toast remains warm and crunchy.
