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Grilled Lamb Loin Chops with Za'Atar

Middle Eastern spiced grilled lamb chops
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Additional Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 952kcal
Author: Cheryl Bennett

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp za'atar spice blend

Lamb

  • 2.5 lbs lamb loin chops 8 chops, 1.5 - 2" thick
  • 1 tbsp za'atar spice blend
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Mix marinade and coat lamb chops completely with the marinade.  Refrigerate for 2 hours.  
  • Remove from marinade, pat dry. Heat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Sprinkle lamb chops with za'atar and salt.
  • Place lamb chops on the grill and cook for 6 minutes over medium to medium-high heat.
  • Flip over and cook for another 6 minutes over medium heat. (turn down to medium low if needed)
  • Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before eating.
  • A fresh squeeze of lemon is also nice on these.

Notes

Recipe calculates calorie count with olive oil included as if it were consumed. It is not, so calorie count is actually lower.

Nutrition

Calories: 952kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 46g | Saturated Fat: 34g | Cholesterol: 209mg | Sodium: 1323mg | Fiber: 1g