Butter Chicken Loaded Fries
Crisp oven chips piled with saucy butter chicken, melted mozzarella and sharp pink onions. Proper fakeaway food.
Made with Pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas) and Makhani (butter masala) base. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time1 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.27 a head
- Oven220°C (200°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Toss the chips with the olive oil and salt on 2 large trays, spread out so they do not touch.
- 2
Roast for 40 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp.
40 min - 3
Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan and brown the chicken with the garam masala for 7 minutes.
7 min - 4
Add your ready made makhani base (see the base recipe) and simmer for 8 minutes until thick and the chicken is cooked through.
8 min - 5
Pile the chips into a large ovenproof dish, spoon over the chicken and sprinkle with mozzarella.
- 6
Return to the oven for 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
5 min - 7
Top with the pickled red onions (see the base recipe), yoghurt and coriander and eat straight away.
Tips
- Do not overcrowd the chips. Use 2 trays so they crisp rather than steam.
- Soak cut chips in cold water for 20 minutes, then dry well, for an extra crisp finish.
- Make the sauce thick so it clings to the chips and does not make them soggy.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten immediately. Keep leftover chicken 3 days in the fridge and reheat until steaming hot. The chips will not keep their crunch.
Questions
Can I use frozen chips?
Yes. Cook them to the packet instructions, then add the topping. Check the label if you need them gluten free.
Can I use an air fryer?
Yes. Air fry the chips at 200C for 20 to 25 minutes, shaking the basket often.
Can I make it vegetarian?
Yes. Use cubed paneer or tinned chickpeas in place of the chicken.
More made with pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas)
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NFSee every dish made with pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas)
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
