I love finding grilled lamb chops as an appetizer at parties.  You don’t have to be at a party though, they also make an easy dinner!  Some people are intimidated by lamb or aren’t sure how to season and cook it properly.  Using classic Greek flavors is an easy and fool-proof way to make perfect lamb chops every time!  I always pair them with my easy tzatziki recipe – you can use it with the lamb, pitas and veggies to dip in.

GRILLED GREEK LAMB CHOPS

Ingredients

• 8 Lamb Chops
• 2 Cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped
• 1 Tsp Lemon Zest
• 2 Tbs Fresh Lemon Juice
• 2 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 Tbs Oregano
• Salt & Pepper To Taste

Directions

• Place lamb chops in a 9×9 dish or ziplock bag.
• Mix remaining ingredients together and pour over lamb chops.
• Cover or seal to marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight.
• Remove lamb chops from refrigerator 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking.
• Grill lamb chops over medium heat 3-4 minutes per side for medium doneness.
• Remove from grill, cover with foil and let rest 10 minutes before serving.

EASY TZATZIKI

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Cups Greek Yogurt (don’t go fat-free here, use 2% or full-fat for best results)
• 1 Tsp Lemon Zest
• 2 Tbs Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1 Clove Garlic, Finely Chopped
• 1/2 Cucumber, Seeded and Diced
• 2 Tsp Chopped Dill (dried works well here too)
• Salt & Pepper To Taste

Instructions

• In a small bowl, mix all ingredients thoroughly.  Don’t over-mix as you want to keep the thick texture of the Greek yogurt.
• You can eat it immediately, but I love to let it set in the refrigerator to meld the flavors.
• Use as a dipping sauce for the lamb chops, pitas and vegetables.