Butter chicken poutine is one of those fun comfort food recipes that feels a little bit extra but is so worth it. Crispy golden fries topped with tender butter chicken and melted cheese make it rich, satisfying and packed with flavour in every bite.
It is also a great way to use up leftover butter chicken and turn it into something that feels completely different the next day. If you love a good fakeaway-style meal or just want something a bit indulgent for dinner, this one is always a hit.
Calories in Butter Chicken Poutine
This recipe serves 2 and is 579 calories for two slices when slicing the frittata into 6
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Ingredient Notes
To make this recipe you will need the following ingredients:
- Floury potatoes: These are perfect for fries because they go nice and fluffy in the middle while crisping up well on the outside. I like to leave the skin on for extra texture and flavour.
- Leftover butter chicken: This is the star of the dish and a great way to turn leftovers into something that feels completely different. Make sure it is nice and hot before spooning over the fries.
- Mozzarella: Adds that delicious melty cheesy topping. If you can get cheese curds, they are the more traditional choice for poutine, but mozzarella works really well too.
- Sea salt: Just a little is all you need to season the fries and bring out all the flavours.
- Fresh coriander (cilantro): Adds a pop of freshness at the end and works really well with the butter chicken flavours.
Once you've gathered all the ingredients and prepared them accordingly, you're all set to create this easy and delightful recipe.
See the recipe card for specific quantities and instructions.
Variations and Substitutes
There are lots of ways to adapt this recipe, and poutine is actually a great way to use up all kinds of leftovers and turn them into something a little more fun and satisfying.
- Cheese curds: These are the traditional cheese used in Canadian poutine. They are small fresh curds with a mild, slightly salty flavour and that signature squeaky texture. If you can get them, they are definitely the more authentic choice.
- Mozzarella: If cheese curds are not easy to find, mozzarella is a great substitute. It melts beautifully and works really well with the butter chicken.
- Other cheese options: A mild white cheddar, Monterey Jack or a mix of mozzarella and cheddar can all work too. Just stick with cheeses that melt well and will not overpower the topping.
- Potatoes: Floury potatoes are best for homemade fries, but frozen oven fries are absolutely fine if you want an easier option.
- Use other leftovers: Once you start making poutine at home, you will realise just how versatile it is. Leftover curry, chilli, roast chicken with gravy, pulled pork, bolognese, taco beef or leftover turkey can all be turned into a delicious poutine style dish.
- Add your own twist: Fresh coriander works really well with butter chicken, but spring onions, sliced red chilli or even a drizzle of yoghurt can all be nice on top too.
Side Suggestions
This butter chicken poutine is definitely hearty enough to enjoy as it is, but if you want to round it out into more of a meal, something fresh on the side works really well.
A simple mixed salad with cucumber, tomato and red onion is a great choice to balance the richness. You could also serve it with some crunchy veggie sticks or a light slaw for a bit of freshness and texture. If you want to bulk out the meal with some healthier sides, steamed greens, broccoli or cauliflower all work really well too.
If you are serving it for a more relaxed dinner or sharing spread, some extra dips on the side can work really well too, like a little garlic yoghurt, mint yoghurt, mayo or even extra warmed butter chicken sauce (if you have some) for spooning over. You could even crumble on top some poppadom.
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Recipe Card
Butter Chicken Poutine
Butter Chicken Poutine!! - The ultimate dish for leftover butter chicken with crispy fries, melty cheese and plenty of flavour.
Ingredients
- 600g (21oz) of floury potatoes
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 serving of leftover Butter Chicken - click for recipe
- 100g (3.5oz) of mozzarella - roughly broken into chunks
- sea salt
- fresh coriander (cilantro)
- plain natural yoghurt
Instructions
- Cut the potatoes into fry-shaped chips. I like to leave the skin on for extra texture and flavour.
- Add the potatoes to a bowl and rinse well, repeating until the water runs clear. Leave to soak for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C, fan 180°C, 400°F, gas mark 6.
- Drain the potatoes and pat dry well with kitchen paper. Toss with olive oil and season generously with salt.
- Spread out on a baking tray lined with parchment paper in a single layer. Bake for about 40 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crisp.
- When the chips are almost ready, heat the butter chicken until piping hot. You can do this in a pan or in the microwave.
- Divide the chips between two bowls and spoon over the butter chicken.
- Top with the mozzarella, then scatter over the freshly chopped coriander and drizzle with a little plain natural yoghurt.
- Dig in and enjoy.
Notes
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Nutrition Information
Yield
2Serving Size
1 SERVINGAmount Per Serving Calories 579Total Fat 21gSaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 47mgSodium 520mgCarbohydrates 69gFiber 5gSugar 6gProtein 35g
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