Lamb Chops with Tzatziki Sauce
Grilled lamb chops marinated with herbs, served with a creamy cucumber tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Lamb Chops (trimmed of excess fat) | 800 | Grams |
| Olive Oil (extra virgin) | 3 | Tbsp |
| Lemon (juiced and zested) | 1 | Count |
| Garlic (minced) | 4 | Clove |
| Fresh Rosemary (chopped) | 2 | Tbsp |
| Fresh Thyme (chopped) | 1 | Tbsp |
| Salt (to taste) | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper (freshly ground) | 1 | Tsp |
| Greek Yogurt (whole milk based) | 500 | Grams |
| Cucumber (grated and drained) | 1 | Count |
| Dill (fresh, chopped) | 2 | Tbsp |
| Mint (fresh, chopped) | 1 | Tbsp |
| White Vinegar | 1 | Tbsp |
| Olive Oil (for tzatziki sauce) | 1 | Tbsp |
| Salt (for tzatziki sauce) | 0.5 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper (for tzatziki sauce) | 0.5 | Tsp |
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the lamb chops in the mixture for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the lamb chops for 4-5 minutes on each side or until desired doneness.
- For the tzatziki sauce, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, mint, white vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Mix the tzatziki sauce well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve the grilled lamb chops with a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce.
Prep
- Marinate lamb chops for at least 2 hours in advance.
Kitchen equipment
GrillZester