Description
Succulent lamb chops marinated in a blend of vibrant herbs and served with a refreshing mint and cilantro yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 rack of lamb (1.5-2 lbs), trimmed and cut into 8 individual lamb chops
- ½ cup neutral oil (such as avocado, grapeseed, etc.)
- ½ cup dry white wine (sauvignon blanc or pinto grigio)
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, packed
- ½ small yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 5 ounces Greek Yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Dash of Champagne vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by combining neutral oil, white wine, lemon zest, lemon juice, fresh mint, onion, garlic, ground cinnamon, oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Blend the mixture until smooth, ensuring the herbs are well incorporated.
- Place the lamb chops in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
- Pour the marinade over the lamb, making sure each chop is thoroughly coated.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish, then refrigerate for at least 120 minutes, or preferably overnight for maximum flavor.
- Make the yogurt sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, cilantro, finely chopped mint, lemon zest, lemon juice, kosher salt, black pepper, and a dash of Champagne vinegar in a bowl.
- Stir until smooth and well-blended, then refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the lamb chops from the marinade and let them come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before grilling.
- Grill the lamb chops for about 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until they reach your desired doneness. Allow them to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate overnight. Always let the meat rest before slicing to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lamb chops
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg