Here’s a Spiced Grilled Lamb Chops recipe that’s bold, juicy, and simple—restaurant-quality but totally doable at home.
🌿 Spiced Grilled Lamb Chops
⏱ Time
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Marinate: 30 minutes (or up to overnight)
- Grill: 6–8 minutes
- Serves: 3–4
🛒 Ingredients
Lamb
- 8–10 lamb chops (rib or loin, about 1 inch thick)
Spice Marinade
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked if possible)
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp chili flakes or cayenne (optional heat)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary or thyme
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1: Prepare the Marinade
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, all spices, lemon juice, and herbs.
- Mix well until it forms a thick, fragrant paste.
👉 Smell it—that’s how you know it’s right.
Step 2: Marinate the Lamb
- Pat lamb chops dry with paper towels.
- Rub the spice mixture generously over both sides.
- Place in a bowl or zip-top bag.
⏳ Marinate:
- Minimum: 30 minutes
- Best: 2–4 hours
- Maximum: overnight (refrigerated)
Bring lamb to room temperature 20 minutes before grilling.
Step 3: Preheat the Grill
- Heat grill to medium-high (about 400–450°F).
- Oil the grates lightly to prevent sticking.
Step 4: Grill the Lamb Chops
- Place chops on the hot grill.
- Grill 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
🔥 Don’t move them too much—let that crust form.
Internal temperature guide:
- Medium-rare: 130–135°F
- Medium: 140–145°F
Step 5: Rest the Lamb
- Remove chops from grill.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
👉 This keeps them juicy.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
- Drizzle with extra lemon juice or yogurt sauce
- Serve with:
- Grilled vegetables
- Garlic rice or couscous
- Flatbread & cucumber salad
💡 Pro Tips
- Rib chops = more flavor; loin chops = leaner
- If flare-ups happen, move chops briefly to indirect heat
- Don’t overcook—lamb dries fast
- Cast-iron grill pan works great if no outdoor grill
🌶 Flavor Variations
- Mediterranean: Add oregano + lemon zest
- Middle Eastern: Add sumac + allspice
- Indian-inspired: Add garam masala + turmeric
If you want a pan-seared version, oven-finished method, or a mint yogurt sauce, just tell me—I’ve got you 😄