Mediterranean Grilled Lamb Chops

These tender, flavorful Mediterranean grilled lamb chops are marinated in a simple blend of garlic, vinegar, and herbs for an elegant dinner that's surprisingly easy to make. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, these juicy chops deliver restaurant-quality results every time.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: Lamb

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 7

Marinating Time: 2

Total Time: 2 17

Servings:

Calories: 385kcal

Equipment

Chef's Knife

Chopping Board

Grill Pan

Ingredients

For the Marinade:

1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic finely minced
1 onion thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Lamb:

- 2 lbs lamb chops loin chops recommended

Instructions

In a large resealable bag, combine cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, sliced onion, and olive oil.
Mix the marinade ingredients until the salt completely dissolves.
Add lamb chops to the bag and coat thoroughly with the marinade.
Seal the bag and refrigerate for 2 hours, turning occasionally.
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
Remove lamb chops from marinade and discard the used marinade.
Cook chops for 3 1/2 minutes on each side until well seared and cooked to desired doneness.

Notes

For oven cooking, broil the chops for about 5 minutes on each side instead of grilling

Don't over-marinate beyond 4 hours as the acid can make the meat mushy

Let chops rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking for even cooking

Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness: 130°F for medium-rare, 140°F for medium

Rib chops or shoulder chops can be substituted for loin chops

The marinade can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance

For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme to the marinade

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