Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless chicken (thighs or breast), cut into pieces

• 1 tbsp oil or butter

• ½ cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes

• ¼ cup heavy cream (or coconut cream)

• 2 tbsp Masala STL Butter Chicken Spice

• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• Optional: 1 tsp sugar or honey

• Optional garnish: chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. Cook the chicken
   Heat oil or butter in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned.

2. Add spices
   Sprinkle in the Butter Chicken Spice and salt. Stir well and cook for 30 seconds to bloom the spices.

3. Add tomatoes
   Pour in tomato sauce and simmer for 5–7 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and sauce thickens.

4. Finish with cream
   Stir in cream and optional sugar. Simmer 2–3 minutes until smooth and rich.

5. Serve
   Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or naan.

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Tip (Optional)

For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken with 1 tbsp yogurt and 1 tbsp Butter Chicken Spice for 30 minutes before cooking.