Mediterranean Grilled Lamb Chops with Lemon and Oregano
These Greek-style grilled lamb chops are tender and richly flavored with a simple marinade of garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, black pepper, and optional crushed red pepper. Grilling brings out the lamb’s natural sweetness while adding a lightly smoky finish; serve them with lemon wedges for a flavorful weeknight dinner or relaxed outdoor meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mediterranean Grilled Lamb Chops with Lemon and Oregano, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Whisk together garlic cloves, olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, red pepper, and black pepper in a small bowl until combined.
- 3
Place the lamb chops in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Remove the air from the bag and seal it. Refrigerate the chops to marinate for at least 4 hours or up to 12 hours. Remove them from the refrigerator and let them stand for 30 minutes to warm slightly.
- 4
Preheat an outdoor grill to High (450 to 500 degrees F (230 to 260 degrees C)). Scrape the excess marinade from the lamb chops and discard the remaining marinade in the bag. Sprinkle the chops evenly with the salt and black pepper.
- 5
Place the lamb chops on oiled grates. Grill, covered, turning once or twice, until browned and a thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of a lamb chop registers 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium-rare, about 4 minutes for rib chops and about 6 minutes for loin chops, or until they reach the desired degree of doneness. Carefully turn the lamb chops with tongs to sear the edges, if desired. Transfer the lamb chops to a platter and let them rest for 5 minutes.
- 6
While the lamb chops rest, whisk together the remaining oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and crushed red pepper, if desired, in a small bowl until combined.
- 7
Drizzle the olive oil mixture over the lamb chops and serve immediately with lemon wedges. Recipe developed by Marianne Williams
- Calories 468.34 kcal High 23%
- Protein 48.19 g Good Source 96%
- Carbohydrate 4.58 g 2%
- Total Fat 29.46 g High 38%
- Saturated Fat 6.14 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.39 g High --
- Cholesterol 149.69 mg High 50%
- Sodium 207.27 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 1.01 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 0.42 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 65.64 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 4.33 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 856.56 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 12.45 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 3.38 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Mediterranean Grilled Lamb Chops with Lemon and Oregano is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Dried Oregano, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 468.34 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mediterranean Grilled Lamb Chops with Lemon and Oregano made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Dried Oregano, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Lamb Chop. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mediterranean Grilled Lamb Chops with Lemon and Oregano?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 468.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mediterranean Grilled Lamb Chops with Lemon and Oregano easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Mediterranean Grilled Lamb Chops with Lemon and Oregano healthy?
- Mediterranean Grilled Lamb Chops with Lemon and Oregano has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 468.34 calories and 48.19 g of protein, or 96% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 207.27 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.14 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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