Butter Chicken Poutine

Name: Butter Chicken Poutine
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 1kg potatoes, cut into thick fries; 500g chicken thighs, cubed; 1 cup tomato passata; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp garam masala; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp chili powder; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 inch ginger, grated; 300g fresh cheese curds; Fresh cilantro; Salt

Butter Chicken Poutine (BUH-ter CHIK-en poo-TEEN)

Indo-Canadian Fusion Poutine

⏱ Prep Time 1 hr

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 686 kcal

Crispy fries topped with creamy butter chicken sauce and melted cheese curds — the iconic Canadian fusion dish blending Punjab and Quebec in one glorious plate.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 34.0g

Carbs 52.0g

Fat 38.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy ⚠ gluten

Equipment Needed

deep fryer or oven large skillet saucepan

Presentation Guide

Vessel: wide shallow bowl

Garnishes: fresh cilantro, drizzle of cream

Accompaniments: mango lassi, naan bread

Ingredients

1kg potatoes, cut into thick fries
500g chicken thighs, cubed
1 cup tomato passata
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp garam masala
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp chili powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch ginger, grated
300g fresh cheese curds
Fresh cilantro
Salt

Instructions

1
Fry potatoes twice (160C then 190C) until crispy, or bake at 220C until golden. Season with salt.
2
Saute garlic and ginger in butter. Add garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and chili powder. Cook 1 min.
3
Add chicken cubes, brown lightly. Pour in tomato passata, simmer 15 min.
4
Stir in heavy cream, simmer 5 more min until sauce is rich and thick.
5
Pile hot fries onto plates. Scatter cheese curds over fries.
6
Ladle hot butter chicken sauce over everything. Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.

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Did You Know?

Butter chicken poutine has become so popular that it is now served at major Canadian sports arenas and was voted one of Canada's best fusion dishes.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

deep fryer or oven
large skillet
saucepan

Garnishing

fresh cilantro, drizzle of cream

Accompaniments

mango lassi, naan bread

The Story Behind Butter Chicken Poutine

Butter chicken poutine emerged in the 2000s from Canada's vibrant Indo-Canadian food scene, particularly in Toronto, Vancouver, and the GTA. It represents the beautiful collision of two beloved comfort food traditions — Quebec poutine and Punjabi butter chicken — and has become a symbol of Canada's multicultural culinary identity.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch or dinner 📜 Origins: 2000s

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