🍽️Appetizer

Cheesy Chicken & Bean Snack Toasts

Name: Cheesy Chicken & Bean Snack Toasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked beans; 3 chicken fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; 2 tablespoons oil; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; Slices of toast bread; 50 grams butter, softened

"Experience the ultimate comfort-food fusion with these protein-packed, golden-brown toasts featuring succulent soy-glazed chicken and melted mozzarella."

Prep:15 min

Cook:45 min

LevelMedium

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● Ingredients

2 cups cooked beans
3 chicken fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons oil
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Slices of toast bread
50 grams butter, softened

🌱 High-Protein🌱 Comfort Food🌱 Savory🌱 Poultry-based⚡ Medium

❤️Health68%

😋Taste88%

🥳Joy92%

👨‍🍳Difficulty25/100

📜 The Story

This dish is a modern evolution of the classic British 'beans on toast,' reimagined as a substantial handheld meal through the addition of protein-rich chicken and melted cheese. It draws inspiration from global snack cultures where leftover legumes are repurposed into flavorful, toasted appetizers for busy urban households.

🧬 Flavor DNA

🍋Sour

1/10

🧂Salty

6/10

🌶️Spicy

2/10

🍯Sweet

2/10

🍄umami

8/10

☕Bitter

1/10

✨ Sensory Profile

"The initial bite offers a satisfyingly loud crunch from the butter-crisped edges, transitioning into a warm, gooey center where melted mozzarella binds tender chicken and earthy beans. The aroma is a comforting blend of toasted grain and savory soy-glazed poultry, leaving a rich and savory coating on the palate."

Chef's Mastery

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The Secret

For an extra layer of complexity, rub a raw garlic clove over the toasted bread immediately after it comes out of the press.

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Avoid This

Using beans with too much liquid or sauce; ensure they are well-drained to prevent the toast from becoming soggy during the pressing process.

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Storage

The chicken and bean filling can be prepared 24 hours in advance and stored in an airtight container, but the toasts must be assembled and cooked just before serving.

Instructions

Place the cooked beans in a large mixing bowl and set aside.

Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and lightly golden.

Season the chicken with soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir well so the chicken is evenly coated.

Transfer the hot chicken to the bowl with the beans and mix until well combined.

Add the mozzarella cheese and gently stir until evenly distributed through the mixture.

Lay the slices of toast bread on a clean work surface.

Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the chicken and bean mixture onto each slice, spreading it evenly.

Lightly butter the exposed edges and surface of the bread.

Place the prepared toasts in a toast maker or sandwich press and cook for 5–8 minutes, until the bread is crisp and the topping is hot and lightly golden.

Serve immediately while hot, with the cheese melted and bubbly.