5 from 22 votes
Grilled Lamb Chops Recipe
Grilled Lamb Chops marinated with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, cilantro, oregano, and seven spice blend deliver tender, flavorful meat with a mild char from the grill. The marinade infuses citrus and herb notes, complemented by the aromatic seven spice seasoning. Grilling quickly over medium-high heat preserves juiciness while creating a nicely browned exterior.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
399 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 2 lb lamb chops about 8 pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon juice of
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp seven spice
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- In a bowl mix the olive oil, garlic, lemon, cilantro, oregano and seven spice. Add in the lamb chops and mix to make sure all pieces are coated with the marinade.
- Cover the bowl and marinate for 30 minutes up to 2 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium high. Take the lamb chops out of the fridge, season with salt and let them to come to room temperature.
- When the grill is ready, place the lamb chops on the grates and grill for about 3 minutes on each side for medium. If you prefer medium well, grill for 4 minutes on each side.
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Notes
- Grill lamb chops to medium for best tenderness; medium well can be chewier.
- Make or buy seven spice seasoning based on preference and availability.
- Marinated lamb chops can be frozen up to 3 months; thaw overnight in refrigerator before grilling.
- Let chops come to room temperature before grilling for even cooking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
399kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
57g
(114%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
172mg
(57%)
Sodium
152mg
(6%)
Potassium
804mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
383IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 399
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 399kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 57g | 114% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 172mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 152mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 804mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 383IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.