Chicken tikka is a popular Indian dish of marinated, spiced, and charred chunks of chicken, traditionally cooked in a tandoor oven, often served as an appetizer or as the base for the creamy, tomato-based curry known as Chicken Tikka Masala. The chicken is marinated in yogurt and spices like garam masala, cumin, and coriander, which tenderizes it and adds flavor before being grilled.