Definitions

1. noun

a popular Indian dish of marinated meat (usually chicken or lamb) cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce and often served in a naan bread

“She ordered the chicken tikka for dinner and was impressed by its flavor.”

2. noun

a type of Indian bread, especially a leavened flatbread

“The tikka was served with a side of warm naan bread.”

3. verb

to marinate and cook meat in a spicy sauce, typically Indian in origin

“The chef will tikka the chicken for tonight’s special.”