Description
A flavorful recipe for marinated lamb chops paired with a refreshing mint and cilantro yogurt sauce that brings Mediterranean warmth to your table.
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 or grapeseed)
- ½ cup dry white wine (sauvignon blanc or pinot 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.
- Place the lamb chops in a resealable plastic bag or 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 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
- 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, then refrigerate.
- 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.
- Grill the lamb chops for about 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Allow them to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Marinating overnight enhances the flavor. You can substitute fresh herbs to customize taste.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg