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
½ teaspoon black pepper
generous pinch cayenne, chili flakes, or aleppo pepper
1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs ( or 3 large portobellos) leave whole
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Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
¾ cup plain yogurt
1 garlic clove- minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt, more to taste
1 cup finely diced cucumber
2-3 tablespoon fresh dill, parsley or mint, or a combination
pepper or chili flakes to taste
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Cauliflower Rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large shallot ( or ½ 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
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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