Grilled Lemon-Herb Lamb Chops with Mint Yogurt Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

Tender lamb chops marinated in lemon and herbs, grilled to perfection and served with a refreshing mint yogurt sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 82 minutes, pairs lamb chops, lemon juice, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Ingredients

• 8 pieces (about 1.5 lbs) lamb chops
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 cup grated and drained cucumber

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 8 lamb chops and coat evenly. Marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
2. Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove lamb chops from marinade and grill for 4-5 minutes per side until medium-rare or desired doneness.
3. Step 3: While lamb cooks, mix 1 cup Greek yogurt with 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves and 1/2 cup grated, drained cucumber. Stir well and refrigerate until serving.
4. Step 4: Serve grilled lamb chops hot with a generous dollop of the mint yogurt sauce on the side.