Grilled Lemon and Rosemary Lamb Chops
These lamb loin chops are coated in a creamy yogurt marinade brightened with lemon and infused with garlic, rosemary, oregano, chile paste, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Grilling brings out the rich lamb flavor while the marinade adds herbal warmth, gentle heat, and citrusy freshness, making them a fitting centerpiece for a relaxed dinner or outdoor gathering.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Lemon and Rosemary Lamb Chops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 70
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk yogurt, lemon zest and juice, garlic, rosemary, chile paste, oregano, salt, pepper, and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag. Add lamb chops to the bag; coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours, or for best flavor, up to 10 hours.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Remove lamb chops from the marinade and scrape off the excess. Discard the used marinade. Season the chops with salt and pepper.
- 4
Cook chops on the preheated grill until browned on the outside and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium-rare, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- 5
Remove the lamb chops from the marinade and scrape off any excess. Discard the used marinade. Season the chops with salt and pepper.
- 6
Grill the chops over the preheated grill until browned on the outside and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium-rare, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- 7
Let the chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 221.53 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 29.73 g Good Source 59%
- Carbohydrate 3.72 g 1%
- Total Fat 7.93 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 3.37 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 95.09 mg High 32%
- Sodium 119.19 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.84 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 1.63 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 62.77 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.84 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 459.79 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 4.74 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 8.14 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Grilled Lemon and Rosemary Lamb Chops is made with 10 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chili Paste, Dried Oregano, and Fresh Rosemary. Each serving provides about 221.53 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Lemon and Rosemary Lamb Chops made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chili Paste, Dried Oregano, Fresh Rosemary, Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Lemon and Rosemary Lamb Chops?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 221.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Lemon and Rosemary Lamb Chops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Grilled Lemon and Rosemary Lamb Chops healthy?
- Grilled Lemon and Rosemary Lamb Chops has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 221.53 calories and 29.73 g of protein, or 59% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 119.19 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.37 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk 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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