Classic Greek Grilled Lamb Chops

4 from 5 votes

Forget burgers. Go Greek with simple, succulent lamb chops grilled to perfection. A meal for Greek heroes everywhere! You can find more great Greek and Mediterranean grilling recipes in my book, Mediterranean Grilling.

Course dinner, Lunch, meze

Cuisine Greek, Greek cuisine, Mediterranean diet

Keyword Diane Kochilas, Greek lamb, Greek recipes, grill, lamb chops, Mediterranean grill, oregano

PREP TIME 10 minutes

COOK TIME 10 minutes

SERVES 4

Ingredients

4 loin lamb chops about 10 oz. each
3 large garlic cloves minced
2 tablespoons fresh chopped rosemary
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried savory or oregano
1 cup dry red wine
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 lemons cut in half, for garnish
Sourdough bread for garnish

Instructions

Trim, rinse and pat dry the lamb chops.
Using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, pulverize the garlic, rosemary, thyme and oregano or savory. The mixture should be a paste.
Rub the lamb chops all over with the herb and garlic mixture. Place in a single layer in a shallow bowl and pour in the wine and olive oil. Cover and marinate for 2 to 24 hours in the refrigerator. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before grilling.
Light the grill to medium-high according to individual unit directions. Place the lamb chops over direct heat and grill, turning once about halfway through. They will need about 6-8 minutes for rare, 8-10 minutes for medium, 12-15 minutes for well done.