Herb-Rubbed Grilled Lamb Chops with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

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Tender lamb chops grilled to perfection with a fresh herb rub and served with a cooling garlic yogurt sauce for a balanced and flavorful meal. This Mediterranean-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs lamb chops, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 70 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp chopped rosemary, 2 tbsp chopped thyme, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1.5 tsp salt, and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper to create an herb rub.
  2. Step 2: Rub this mixture thoroughly over 8 lamb chops, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
  4. Step 4: Grill the lamb chops for 4-5 minutes per side until they develop a nice char and reach your desired doneness.
  5. Step 5: Meanwhile, mix 1 cup Greek yogurt with 2 tbsp lemon juice and 1/2 grated cucumber (squeezed dry) in a small bowl, stirring until smooth.
  6. Step 6: Serve the grilled lamb chops hot with a generous spoonful of garlic yogurt sauce on the side.

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