Grilled Zaatar-Spiced Lamb Chops with Tzatziki

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-03 · Updated 2026-06-03

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Tender lamb chops marinated in zaatar and grilled to perfection, served with a cooling cucumber-yogurt tzatziki sauce. This Middle Eastern-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs lamb rib chops, zaatar seasoning, extra virgin olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 chops (about 2 lbs) lamb rib chops
3 tbsp zaatar seasoning
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 medium cucumber, finely diced
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
1 tsp lemon zest

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 3 tbsp zaatar seasoning, 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 8 lamb rib chops and toss thoroughly to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 medium finely diced cucumber, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint, and 1 tsp lemon zest in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill the lamb chops for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer to desired doneness, until nicely charred and cooked through.
Step 4: Remove chops from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve warm with a generous dollop of the chilled tzatziki sauce.