There are those few people who find lamb’s meat flavor too strong for their liking, and I’m one of them. In fact, I realized that this one was only my second lamb recipe after nearly four years of blogging. Lamb lovers, please don’t hate me! But that all changed after I went to a restaurant with my hubby and ordered some fancy grilled lamb chops. Oh, my word! If I had been at a backyard BBQ, I would’ve chowed down on those babies until nothing was left but the bone. 😀 And thus, the urge to nurture my love for anything lamb was born.

Recipe Ingredients

How to Make Grilled Lamb Chops

Prep the Chops and Seasonings Marinate Grill the Chops

Tips and Tricks

Trim off any hard pieces of fat around the edges of the chops to reduce the flareups on the grill.Adjust your grilling time to your preferred doneness of the meat. And don’t forget to let the chops rest for 10 minutes before serving them so the juices can distribute evenly.Rib chops are already tender, so your marinade is all for flavor. If you can, marinate your chops overnight for maximum flavor. Give them at least an hour even if you’re pressed for time, and they’ll taste great. 😉Goat meat is popular in Africa and the Caribbean. Please don’t repeat my mistake by using lamb and goat interchangeably. They enjoy distinct flavor profiles, meaning different spices work best for each. For example, there’s nothing like a good goat curry.

Make-Ahead Instructions

The best way to enjoy grilled lamb chops is fresh off the grill. So, yes, prepare your herbs and spices and marinate these chops ahead of time (the day before), but grill when you’re ready to eat! It only takes a few minutes for these bad boys to reach grilled perfection. If you do grill these ahead of time, you can reheat them in the oven or grill them on low heat; just note that they will be well done when you eat them. You won’t get that juicy medium-rare texture from fresh grilled chops.

Serving and Storage Instructions

Serve grilled lamb chops 10 minutes after grilling. Ask your guests how they like their chops cooked (i.e., rare, medium, or well-done) to calculate when to take them off the grill. I like to time when they go on the grill so that they all come off the grill at the same time. You can store grilled lamb chops in an airtight container in the fridge. Leftovers will stay good for three to five days when refrigerated. To reheat grilled lamb chops, set your grill or oven to a medium-low heat setting and reheat the chops until they are hot or about 10 minutes.

What to Serve with Grilled Lamb Chops

I love to pair grilled lamb chops with fresh salads on the hearty side, such as a three-bean salad or a refreshing Greek salad. I almost always pair my chops with a side of potatoes, too. Fondant potatoes or garlic mashed potatoes are family faves around here. 🤤

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Conclusion

Heat up the grill and get those chops marinating! Even non-lamb lovers will adore this recipe, myself included. And don’t forget to let me know what you think about these juicy, flavorful chops in the comments section below. 😘 This blog post was first published in April 2018 and has been updated with an additional write-up and new photos.

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