Grilled Lemon and Rosemary Lamb Chops
Grilled Lemon and Rosemary Lamb Chops feature tender lamb infused with a tangy lemon and herb yogurt marinade, touched with warming cinnamon and a hint of chile. The chops char beautifully on the grill, staying juicy inside with bright, savory notes. Ideal for a relaxed weekend cookout or a special family dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Whisk the yogurt, lemon zest and juice, garlic, rosemary, chile paste, oregano, salt, pepper, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- 2
Transfer the mixture to a resealable plastic bag. Add the lamb chops; coat them with the marinade, squeeze out any excess air, and seal the bag.
- 3
Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours, or for best flavor, up to 10 hours.
- 4
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 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
- Protein 29.73 g Good Source
- Carbs 3.72 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.93 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.37 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 95.09 mg High
- Sodium 119.19 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.84 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.63 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 70.05 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.84 mg Moderate
- Potassium 459.79 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 4.74 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 7.28 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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