When I’m looking for something a little unique to serve on a summer night, I turn to grilled lobster tails, grilled sweet potatoes and these juicy and flavorful grilled lamb chops.
Grilled Lamb Chops Ingredients
To make this grilled lamb chop recipe you will need bone in lamb chops and marinade ingredients. For the marinade make sure you have extra-virgin olive oil, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, lemon zest, fresh parsley, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, garlic cloves, salt and black pepper. You can garnish the chops with lemon wedges and more fresh herbs. You can enjoy these grilled lamb chops with side dishes like roasted red potatoes, grilled vegetables and glazed carrots.
How Do You Make Grilled Lamb Chops?
Start this grilled lamb chop recipe by preparing a marinade of olive oil, lemon zest, fresh herbs, garlic and seasonings. Place the lamb chops in a bowl or resealable plastic bag with the marinade and let the chops sit for at least one hour, or up to 24 hours. Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan. Sear the lamb for a few minutes on each side until golden brown and caramelized. Check the temperature to make sure the meat reaches your preferred doneness. Let the cooked lamb rest for a few minutes, then garnish, serve and enjoy.
Tips For The Perfect Grilled Lamb Chops
I recommend bone-in lamb chops for the best flavor. Your cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your chops. The marinade can be prepared up to 3 days in advance. Store the marinade in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use it. The olive oil may solidify in the refrigerator. If this happens, simply place the marinade at room temperature for about 20 minutes and the oil will liquify again. Grilled lamb chops stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I recommend reheating the chops in 30 second increments in the microwave until just warmed through. This will help to keep your lamb from overcooking. Grilling at a medium-high heat until the chops finish cooking will not blacken the bones. You don’t need to wrap your chops with aluminum foil. Enjoy these lamb chops in the summer or for an Easter celebration. Serve your chops with side dishes such as Hasselback potatoes and sauteed kale for a complete meal. Another great option is to add a light and fresh salad such as classic cucumber salad.
Grilled Lamb Chops Flavor Variations
While these grilled lamb chops are delicious as-is, you can change up the flavor profile by adding different ingredients to the marinade.
Rare: 115-120 degrees F Medium-Rare: 120-125 degrees F Medium: 130-135 degrees F Medium-Well: 140-145 degrees F Well Done: 150-155 degrees F
Spicy: Add crushed red pepper flakes or hot sauce to the marinade to taste. Asian: Use a blend of olive oil, sesame oil, fresh lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced ginger and garlic. Omit the parsley, thyme, rosemary, lemon zest and Dijon mustard. Herb Lover’s: Double the amount of herbs, and add more varieties to the mix such as green onions, oregano, basil and dill. Greek: Make a marinade with olive oil, brown sugar, salt and black pepper as per the recipe and add 2 teaspoons of red wine vinegar and 3 tablespoons of my Greek seasoning.
This is my absolute favorite way to prepare lamb chops. The meat comes out tender, smoky and full of flavor!
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