These Lamb Chops with Chimichurri Sauce are marinated with fresh herbs and lemon, then grilled or cooked in the oven until tender and juicy. A homemade mint-parsley chimichurri adds plenty of fresh flavor and makes this an easy lamb dinner you can serve year-round.

Double lamb chops with chimichurri sauce.

rep Time: 24 hrs and 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 24 hrs and 25 mins
Servings: 6

Marinade ingredients:

racks of lamb chops
olive oil
garlic cloves
fresh rosemary
fresh thyme
lemon
salt & pepper

Chimichurri ingredients:

olive oil
red wine vinegar
fresh parsley
fresh mint leaves
garlic
red pepper flakes
salt & pepper

Double cut lamb chops, red wine vinegar, lemon, olive oil, parsley. red pepper flakes, garlic, fresh rosemary, thyme and mint on the counter

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step 1: Slice the lamb racks into double chops. Place into a large ziplock bag.

Step 2: Place marinade ingredients into a food processor and combine thoroughly. Pour into the Ziploc bag with the lamb chops. Massage into the chops and seal. Place into the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.

Putting 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tsp rosemary chopped, 1/4 cup lemon juice, salt & pepper into food processor.

Poured marinade onto lamb chops in a ziplock bag.

Step 3: While the lamb chops are marinating, make the chimichurri sauce. Place all of the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until a rough blend forms. Place into the refrigerator for later use. * Do not over-blend the ingredients to create a paste.

1/2 cup olive oil, 1 tsp red wine vinegar, 2 cup finely chopped parsley, 10 mint leaves, garlic cloves, dash of red pepper flakes, salt & pepper in a food processor to be mixed.

1/2 cup olive oil, 1 tsp red wine vinegar, 2 cup finely chopped parsley, 10 mint leaves, garlic cloves, dash of and red pepper flakes in a food processer

salt & pepper into a food processor picture 2.

Pulsed and rough blend of chimichurri sauce in a food processer

Step 4: Cooking on a medium-high heated barbecue, place the marinated double chops on the grill. Grill the chops for 3 minutes per side for medium rare. An instant meat thermometer inserted into the center should read (130º F -135º F). For medium temperature, 4 minutes per side (140º F-145º F).

Marinated double lamb chops, on a blue plate

Marinated double lamb chops, ready for the grill.

An inserted meat thermometer into a lamb chop on the grill

Medium-rare (130º F-135º F).

Step 5: When lamb chops are done cooking, place onto a separate plate to rest for 5 minutes.

Step 6: Plate lamb chops drizzle the chimichurri sauce on top and enjoy with a side dish!

*Caution-lamb will be hot when removed from the grill.

*Nutritional values are for the double lamb chops only. Not for the chimichurri sauce.

🍋 Simply Made Suggestions & Swaps …

Planning your portions? Two racks of lamb typically give you about 14–16 chops. I recommend planning on 2–3 chops per person, so two racks will comfortably serve about 6 people when served with sides.

Feeding bigger appetites? Plan on 3–4 chops per person and expect two racks to serve closer to 4–5 people.

Double-Cut Lamb Chops: This recipe uses thick, double-cut lamb chops. Because thinner chops cook more quickly, adjust the cooking time if you’re using a different cut or thickness.

Don’t Skip the Marinade: Give the lamb time to marinate so the lemon, garlic, and herbs can flavor the meat before cooking.

Grill or Oven: No grill? No problem. We’ve included instructions for cooking the lamb chops in the oven, so you can make them year-round.

For Oven Method: Set oven to 425º F. Place marinated lamb chops onto a baking sheet or cast iron pan. Bake uncovered until the thermometer reads (130º F-135º F) for medium rare doneness.

Chimichurri: The homemade chimichurri can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until you’re ready to serve the lamb.

🐑 Before You Go…

Keep the grill going with our collection of easy summer grilling ideas, or try our Steak Fajitas for another marinated dinner that’s perfect for cooking outdoors. Try serving with one of our sides dishes.