Savory Lamb Chops with Chimichurri Sauce
These gorgeous marinated lamb chops can be made on the barbecue or in the oven. Just let the lamb chops marinate before cooking. Afterwards, top with a chimichurri sauce and devour. Each bite will offer a tender savory taste with a touch of sweetness! A side dish that pairs really well, is our Brown Butter and Sage Mashed Potatoes. Enjoy!
- rep Time: 24 hrs and 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 24 hrs and 25 mins
- Servings: 5
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
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 large ziploc 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.
Step 2: While the lamb chops are marinating, make the chimichurri sauce. Place all of the ingredients into a food processor and pulse until a rough blend. *Make sure not to over blend the ingredients into a paste.
Step 3: 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).
*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.
Marinated double lamb chops, ready for the grill.
Medium-rare (130º F-135º F).
Step 4: When lamb chops are done cooking, place onto a separate plate to rest for 5 minutes.
Step 5: Plate lamb chops and drizzle the chimichurri sauce on top and enjoy with a side dish!
*Caution-lamb will be hot when removing from grill.
*Nutritional values are for the double lamb chops only. Not for the chimichurri sauce.
Tips- Enjoy with one of our delicious side dishes:
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Brown Butter and Sage Mashed Potatoes
- Summer Salad
- Caprese Salad
- Spanish Salad
- Lemon Oregano Roasted Potatoes
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussel Sprouts
Savory Lamb Chops with Chimichurri Sauce
Equipment
- meat thermometer
Ingredients
Marinade Ingredients
- 8 double cut lamb chops (2 racks of lamb chops)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp rosemary chopped
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- salt & pepper
chimichurri ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- 2 cup finely chopped parsley
- 10 mint leaves
- 1-2 garlic cloves
- dash of red pepper flakes
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Slice the lamb chops into double chops. Place into one large or separate into 2 large ziploc bags if you are increasing the recipe.
- 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.
- Cooking on a medium high heated barbecue, place the marinated chops. Grill the chops for 3 minutes per side for medium rare. An instant read thermometer inserted into the center should read (130º F -135º F). For medium temperature (140º F-145º F). *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.
- When lamb chops are done cooking, place onto a separate plate to rest for 5 minutes.
- Plate lamb chops and drizzle the chimichurri sauce on top and enjoy with a side dish!*Caution-lamb will be hot when removing from grill.
Notes
Nutrition
Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.