Chicken & Marinade

• 4 cloves garlic cloves
• zest of one small lemon
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons fresh chopped oregano ( or 1 teaspoon dried) or sub thyme.
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• generous pinch cayenne, chili flakes, or aleppo pepper
• 1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs ( or 3 large portobellos) leave whole

Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

• 3/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1 garlic clove- minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, more to taste
• 1 cup finely diced cucumber
• 2–3 tablespoons fresh dill, parsley or mint, or a combination
• pepper or chili flakes to taste

Cauliflower Rice

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large shallot ( or 1/2 cup finely diced onion )
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (or use 1 tsp granulated garlic)
• 3 cups cauliflower rice (cauliflower florets pulsed in food processor until like grains of rice)
• salt, pepper, cayenne to taste
• optional- lemon zest, fresh herbs

Optional Bowl Additions:

• 1–2 cups diced cucumber
• 1–2 cups tomatoes- sliced in half or diced
• 1 avocado, sliced
• fresh greens- arugula or fresh herbs
• Grilled Veggies- red bell pepper, eggplant slices, zucchini or summer squash ( brush with olive oil and salt before grilling)
• Toasty Pita