Thai Peanut Pinto Chicken Toast (Printable)

Creamy peanut chicken and pinto beans, crisp veggies, and herbs piled on crunchy toast with a spicy kick.

# Ingredient list:

→ Protein & Legumes

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
02 - 1 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained

→ Peanut Sauce

03 - 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
04 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
05 - 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
06 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
07 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
08 - 1 garlic clove, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
10 - 1 to 2 teaspoons sriracha or chili sauce, to taste
11 - 2 to 3 tablespoons warm water, to thin sauce as needed

→ Vegetables & Herbs

12 - 1/2 cup shredded carrot
13 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
14 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
15 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

→ Bread

16 - 4 slices hearty sourdough or multigrain bread, toasted

→ Garnish

17 - Chopped roasted peanuts
18 - Lime wedges

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, sriracha, and enough warm water to achieve a smooth, pourable consistency. Set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken with pinto beans. Drizzle half of the peanut sauce over the mixture and carefully toss until evenly coated.
03 - Gently incorporate shredded carrot, sliced red bell pepper, green onions, and chopped cilantro into the chicken mixture.
04 - Toast bread slices in a toaster or on a grill until golden and crisp.
05 - Generously mound the chicken and vegetable mixture on each slice of toasted bread.
06 - Drizzle with reserved peanut sauce, finish with chopped roasted peanuts, and add lime wedges for a burst of fresh flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses cooked chicken or rotisserie for ultimate ease
  • The peanut sauce pulls everything together in only five minutes
  • Easily adaptable for gluten-free and vegetarian diets
  • A satisfying balance of crunch and creaminess in every bite
02 -
  • Packed with protein and fiber thanks to chicken and pinto beans
  • Freezes well if you keep the peanut sauce and toppings separate
  • Works with all sorts of veggies and proteins you have on hand
03 -
  • Let your bread cool for a minute or so after toasting so it does not wilt under the toppings.
  • Taste and adjust the peanut sauce with more vinegar or sriracha for zing.
  • For extra crunch, toast your peanuts in a dry skillet before sprinkling on top.
  • Even picky eaters love helping arrange the vegetable ribbons for a burst of color.

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