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Greek Lamb Chops with Mint Yogurt Sauce
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Greek Lamb Chops with Mint Yogurt Sauce

Marinated in lemon, olive oil, garlic, mustard and fragrant herbs with a creamy and cool mint yogurt sauce for dipping. This incredibly flavorful and addictive recipe can be enjoyed as a main course or served as an appetizer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 chops
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 8 chops lamb rib chops (1 rack of lamb sliced into 8 chops)
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 lemon lemon (zest & juice)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 lemon lemon (juiced)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Equipment

  • grill or cast iron skillet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Pat the lamb chops until they’re dry. Remove the membrane and slice the fat cap off. Slice between each bone to create 8 single chops.
  2. Mix all of the marinade ingredients together in a medium bowl. Remove and reserve ¼ cup marinade (this will be poured over cooked chops before serving).
  3. Place lamb chops into a large ziplock bag and pour the marinade in. Massage bag to ensure marinade is coating all of the lamb chops. Place in the fridge for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
  4. While the chops marinate, prepare the mint yogurt sauce.
  5. To a medium bowl, add all ingredients for mint yogurt sauce and mix well. Cover and place in fridge until ready to use.
  6. Remove lamb chops from fridge and allow to come to room temp (about 30 minutes).
  7. Heat grill or cast iron skillet to medium-high. Grill the lamb chops for about 4-5 minutes per side.
  8. Transfer onto a platter and let them sit for a few minutes before serving. Pour reserved marinade over the chops and serve with mint yogurt sauce.