Before you take your first juicy bite, you can already taste the Grilled Lamb Chops: the sizzle and flash of orange flame as the tender chops come into contact with the hot grill; the warm aromas of buttery garlic and rosemary that rise to meet your nose; the shimmer of olive oil; the gentle turn; the waft of smoke; and the deep char lines that indicate it will soon be time to eat.
Roasted Lamb Chops and Pan-Fried Lamb Chops are my go-to lamb recipes for a fuss-free dinner party, but in the summer, I find myself reaching for these grilled lamb chops. Note that this recipe is for lamb rib chops. Grilled Lamb Loin Chops require a longer marinating and grilling time, but are also delicious!
Lamb rib roasts can be purchased in the grocery store already cut into chops, but I’ve found that it’s less expensive to buy them there and then cut them into individual chops with a very sharp knife. To me, the chops seem fresher that way. Look for a roast with straight bones and round, meaty ends.
You should grill lamb chops for 3 to 4 minutes on each side over medium-high heat on a charcoal or gas barbecue if you prefer yours medium-rare, as I do. To check for the correct internal temperature, an instant read thermometer or meat thermometer should read 135°F when inserted in the thickest part. Let chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Lamb chops are so delicious on their own that they don’t need long marinating times or even much seasoning; just olive oil, salt, and pepper will do. However, for the way they enhance the flavor of lamb, I recommend adding garlic and rosemary as well. Other fresh herbs like Fresh thyme and/or oregano would also be delicious. If you like to add a burst of freshness right before serving, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice is just the thing.
- Mix together onion, vinegar, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large resealable bag. …
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
- Remove lamb from marinade and leave any onions on that stick to meat; discard marinade. …
- Cook on the preheated grill to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium.
LAMB CHOPS ON THE GRILL (SOMETHING NEW FOR YOUR BBQ) | SAM THE COOKING GUY
Grilled Lamb Chops 🔗
With a simple marinade recipe of olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper, these grilled lamb chops are so easy to prepare!
Prep: 10min
Total: 26min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 239 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 372 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 8 lamb chops (3/4 inches thick)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary (dried rosemary is not a good substitute here)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt)
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instruction:
- Preheat your grill or stove top grill pan to medium-high.
- Combine all marinade ingredients (olive oil through pepper) in a small bowl. Spoon this mixture evenly over both sides of lamb chops.
- Grill lamb chops for 2 to 4 minutes on each side to desired doneness, 135°F for medium-rare. Transfer to platter and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
FAQ
How long does lamb chops take to grill?
The chops should be seared for about 2 minutes in a grill pan that has been heated to almost smoking. Flip the chops over and cook for an additional 3 minutes for medium-rare and 3 1/2 minutes for medium.
How do you grill tender lamb chops?
Lamb chops should be placed on the cool side of the grill, rubbed with olive oil, and peppered. The grill should be covered and left to cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chops reads 110°F (43°C) for rare or 120°F (49°C) for medium-rare.
How long does it take to grill lamb chops on a gas grill?
Place lamb chops on the grill, close the lid, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until chops reach an internal temperature of about 110 degrees. Preheat the grill to low-medium heat, about 300 degrees. You will cook the chops at low heat first, then sear them over high heat.
Should you salt lamb chops before grilling?
The Ole’ Salt and Sit: Lamb chops should be salted and left to sit for 20 to 30 minutes for the rib and loin chops, and for 40 to 60 minutes for the shoulder chop, before cooking.