Grilled Citrus and Za’atar Lamb Chops with Tzatziki

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

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Juicy grilled lamb chops marinated in citrus juice and za’atar spice, served with a cooling cucumber-yogurt tzatziki sauce. This Middle Eastern-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 52 minutes, pairs lamb rib chops, lemon juice, orange juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 pieces (about 1.5 lbs) lamb rib chops
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup orange juice
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp za’atar spice blend
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and grated
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 tsp fresh lemon zest

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup orange juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp za’atar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Add 8 lamb rib chops and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
Step 2: While lamb marinates, prepare tzatziki by combining 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 grated cucumber (squeezed of excess moisture), 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and 1 tsp fresh lemon zest in a bowl. Mix well and chill.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill marinated lamb chops for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer to desired doneness.
Step 4: Remove chops from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot with chilled tzatziki sauce on the side.