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Juicy grilled lamb chops with char marks, topped with chopped garlic, fresh herbs, and a lemon wedge on a white plate.

Grilled Lamb Chops: The Ultimate Guide to Juicy Flavorful Results

By Nancy
Love bold, smoky flavor? These Grilled Lamb Chops are packed with spice and grilled to perfection. Try them for your next BBQ night!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean, American
Servings 4
Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 lamb rib or loin chops
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tablespoon thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional Add-Ons
  • A pinch of chili flakes for a fiery kick
  • A drizzle of honey for a sweet edge
  • Crushed mint leaves for freshness

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prep the Marinade

  • In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
    Clear glass mixing bowl filled with homemade herb marinade combining golden olive oil, minced garlic, fresh rosemary needles, black pepper, and sea salt on a marble countertop.

Step 2: Marinate the Lamb

  • Place the lamb slices in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag, then pour the marinade over them. Rub the mixture into the lamb slices.
    Make sure every inch is covered. Let it marinate for at least an hour, or even overnight in the refrigerator
    Raw lamb loin chops soaking in an herb garlic marinade with olive oil, fresh rosemary, and lemon zest inside a clear glass mixing bowl on a marble countertop.

Step 3: Grill the lamb chops

  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 450 degrees Fahrenheit)—medium-high heat is ideal.
    Place them gently on the grill and listen to the satisfying sizzle. Grill for 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare doneness. Flip them once.
    Six thick, seasoned lamb loin chops searing on a stainless steel indoor electric grill top, displaying light grill marks and minced garlic coating next to a fresh lemon.

Step 4: Check Doneness

  • Use a meat thermometer: Medium-rare: 135°F (juicy and pink) - Medium: 145°F - Well done: 160°F
    I’m of my opinion that medium-rare is perfection soft, flavorful, and beautifully juicy.
    Six thick, seasoned lamb loin chops searing on a stainless steel indoor electric grill top, displaying light grill marks and minced garlic coating next to a fresh lemon.

Step 5: Rest Before Serving

  • Gently wrap the lamb chops in aluminum foil for five minutes. This step allows the juices to redistribute.

Notes

Nutritional Information

  • Calories: ~310
  • Protein: 26g
  • Fat: 22g (mostly healthy fats from olive oil)
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Iron: 18% of daily value
Note: The nutritional values provided are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, quantities, and brands used.
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