Grilled Za'atar-Spiced Lamb Chops with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

Juicy lamb chops marinated in fragrant za'atar and grilled to smoky perfection, paired with a cooling garlic yogurt sauce. This Middle Eastern-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 82 minutes, pairs lamb rib chops, olive oil, za'atar seasoning for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 (about 1.5 lbs) lamb rib chops
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp za'atar seasoning
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp za'atar seasoning, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Coat 8 lamb rib chops thoroughly with the marinade and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chops from marinade and let come to room temperature for 10 minutes.
3. Step 3: Grill lamb chops for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, until nicely charred and internal temperature reaches 135°F.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, stir 1 cup Greek yogurt with 1 minced garlic clove and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, seasoning with a pinch of salt.
5. Step 5: Let grilled lamb rest for 5 minutes before serving with the garlic yogurt sauce on the side.