Street Cart Style Chicken With Yellow Rice and Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 cup neutral oil, such as canola or grapeseed
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated garlic
• 2 teaspoons Diamond-Crystal Kosher Salt or 1 teaspoon Morton Kosher Salt
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, grated
• 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 to 3 tablespoons water
• Salt, to taste
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, optional
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 whole green cardamom pods
• 2 shallots, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 cups aged long-grain basmati rice
• 3 cups chicken stock
• Diced tomato
• Shredded lettuce
• Hot sauce, such as harissa or Sriracha
• Warm pita bread