Butter Chicken Fried Rice (Printable)

Creamy butter chicken meets fragrant fried rice in this easy 30-minute fusion dish—perfect for using up leftovers.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins & Leftovers

01 - 2 cups leftover butter chicken with sauce, boneless pieces preferred

→ Grains

02 - 3 cups cooked day-old rice, cold

→ Vegetables

03 - 1/2 cup frozen peas
04 - 1/2 cup diced carrots
05 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
06 - 2 green onions, sliced plus extra for garnish

→ Sauces & Seasonings

07 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
08 - 1 tablespoon tomato paste
09 - 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Fats & Oils

11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

→ Eggs

13 - 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

# Directions:

01 - Prepare all ingredients and have them ready, as the cooking process moves quickly.
02 - In a large wok or skillet, heat the vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat.
03 - Add the onion and carrots. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
04 - Push the vegetables to the side, pour in the beaten eggs, and scramble until just set. Mix with the vegetables.
05 - Add the cold rice, breaking up any clumps. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
06 - Stir in the leftover butter chicken with sauce. Add peas, green onions, and tomato paste.
07 - Season with soy sauce, garam masala, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated and heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
08 - Add the remaining tablespoon of butter for richness. Toss to combine.
09 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with extra green onions. Serve hot as a main dish.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This dish transforms leftovers into something so magnificent your family will think youve been hiding the recipe from them intentionally.
  • The creamy butter chicken sauce coats every grain of rice, creating this incredible flavor that somehow tastes even better than both of its parent dishes.
02 -
  • Cold rice is non-negotiable, as I learned the hard way when I once used freshly cooked rice and ended up with a gummy mess that broke my heart.
  • The butter chicken should include both meat and sauce, as I discovered the sauce is what truly infuses the rice with that unmistakable flavor that makes this dish special.
03 -
  • If your butter chicken lacks sauce, stir in a tablespoon of cream and a teaspoon of tomato paste to create that luscious coating that makes every bite memorable.
  • Break up any large chicken pieces before adding them to ensure they distribute evenly throughout the rice, giving you that perfect meat-to-rice ratio in every forkful.
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