Grilled Lamb Chops Recipe

Our easy Grilled Lamb Chops with garlic mustard and rosemary marinade are tender, juicy, and so delicious! Dijon mustard mixed with rosemary, soy sauce, lemon, olive oil, and garlic makes for the best marinade for lamb.

With a beautiful char from cooking on a grill, every bite of our rosemary lamb chops recipe is full of flavor! It’s one of the easiest grilling recipes you can make directly on the grill or on your stove.

When grilling season starts, you know I’ll be outside cooking up my favorite summer grilling recipes! This dish is always at the top of the list along with my Portuguese Beef Skewers and Tender Grilled Pork Butt.

I love making these rosemary lamb chops. Not only are they juicy and so tender, but the Dijon mustard marinade inspired by Julia Child’s recipe is unbelievably flavorful.

I marinate them overnight, then cook them up on the grill the next day, and the results are incredible. They’re even a beautiful recipe for making over the holidays on your stove.

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• 🍽 Equipment
• 🥘 Ingredients
• 🔪 Instructions
• ⏲ How Long to Grill Lamb Chops
• ⭐ Family Foodie Tips
• What do lamb chops on the grill taste like?
• What are good spices for lamb?
• Does lamb need to be marinated?
• Is lamb meat good for you?
• 🍳 Pan-Fried Lamb Chops
• 🥗 What to Serve with Lamb Chops
• 📖 Grilling Recipes
• 📌 Pin it for later!
• 📋 Recipe

🍽 Equipment

To make this recipe, you will need:

• Your grill (or a grill pan on the stove)
• Tongs to flip the chops
• A bowl and whisk to mix the marinade
• Meat thermometer to check the temperature of the meat (optional, but recommended)

You can make this recipe on your stove-top, but if you’re able to, I highly recommend cooking them on the grill. The flavor is unbelievable and so worth it. Either way, though, I guarantee this dish will impress you!

I always recommend using a meat thermometer to check the temperature of whatever cut of meat you’re cooking. This is the best way to ensure you achieve your desired degree of doneness every time!

🥘 Ingredients

• cloves of garlic, minced (about 3 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon)
• salt
• Dijon mustard
• soy sauce
• fresh rosemary, minced
• lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• Olive oil for mixing the marinade
• 6-8 lamb chops

The mustard sauce for this recipe is what gives it so much flavor. I have to say, this is my favorite lamb marinade and one of my favorite grilling marinades in general.

Dijon mustard, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, and olive oil blend together so beautifully. Every bite is worth savoring!

🔪 Instructions

Mixing the Marinade

This dijon mustard and rosemary marinade will not only guarantee delicious flavor, but it will also guarantee moist, juicy chops ever time.

1. Add minced garlic, salt, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, fresh rosemary, and freshly squeezed lemon juice to a bowl. Whisk the ingredients together with enough olive oil to form a paste-like consistency.
2. Add lamb chops to a zip-lock plastic bag (or platter or baking pan) and coat with the marinade so they are covered. Press the air out of the bag and rest it on a platter or in a baking pan (or cover with plastic wrap tightly if using a pan).
3. Refrigerate to let it marinate for at least 12 hours or overnight.

How to Grill Lamb Chops

1. When ready to grill, remove the lamb chops from the fridge and from the marinade bag. Let them come to room temperature by resting on the counter for at least 20 minutes before grilling.
2. In the meantime, heat your grill to high heat (450°F to 500°F). Sear the lamb chops for 5 minutes over direct heat, then flip and grill for another 5 minutes.
   
3. Move them to indirect heat on the opposite side of the grill, then grill for an additional 3-5 minutes. Your chops will be medium-rare. Leave on for longer and follow the temperature chart below if you want them cooked more.
4. Remove from the grill and place on a plate or platter. Cover with foil and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

For full ingredient measurements, recipe tips, and more, keep scrolling to the recipe card below!

⏲ How Long to Grill Lamb Chops

For medium-rare chops, grill to an internal temperature of 135˚F.

After pulling them from the grill, let the chops rest before cutting them. This will allow them to reach 145˚F, or a perfect medium-rare.

• Medium-rare: 145˚F after resting
• Medium: 150˚F to 155˚F after resting
• Well-done: 160˚F to 165˚F after resting

Tip: Pull your lamb chops from the grill when they reach 10 degrees lower than your desired degree of doneness, then allow them to rest off the grill for 5-10 minutes before cutting into them. This will bring them to the perfect temperature!

⭐ Family Foodie Tips

• For even more flavor serve with a pat of our Garlic Butter Recipe at the very end. This garlic butter recipe pairs well with everything, but especially grilled dinner ideas like this!
• Always use a meat thermometer for best results. When you’re cooking any cut of meat, a meat thermometer makes it simple to cook to your preferred doneness every time. Especially when you’re grilling out!
• Cut against the grain when slicing meat. Just like beef, lamb meat has a grain you should pay attention to when slicing. The grain looks like parallel lines running through the meat. Cutting against the grain will give you the most tender bites!

What do lamb chops on the grill taste like?

If you have yet to try grilling lamb, it has a subtle, rich flavor with a slight sweetness, and grills to be very tender and juicy.

Paired with garlic, mustard, and rosemary marinade, this recipe has a slightly sweet and earthy flavor. It is so delicious!

What are good spices for lamb?

Rosemary is a classic seasoning for lamb. It brings out the varied layers of flavors in rich marinades.

Garlic! The more garlic you use the better. Garlic complements the flavors of rosemary and mustard very well. Play around with this delicious marinade and by all means, add more garlic if you please.

Does lamb need to be marinated?

Marinades can be great for building a deep flavor and for tenderizing lamb. Our marinade with olive oil and mustard creates the perfect condition for juicy, tender chops!

Is lamb meat good for you?

Yes, it is very nutritious! According to the American Lamb Board, it’s an excellent source of Vitamin B12, niacin, zinc, and selenium. On average, a 3 ounce serving of American Lamb is lean and has only 160 calories.

🍳 Pan-Fried Lamb Chops

You can also make this grilled recipe on your stove using a grill pan or cast iron skillet, if you prefer, or if you don’t have access to an outdoor grill.

1. Follow the instructions to mix the garlic mustard rosemary lamb marinade and marinate your chops for at least 1 hour to up to overnight. Let them sit for about 20 minutes outside of the refrigerator to come to room temperature before cooking.
2. Heat your grill pan over high heat on the stove-top. Add the lamb chops and sear for 2-3 minutes.
3. Flip and cook for another 3 to 3 1/2 minutes or until they reach your desired degree of doneness.

🥗 What to Serve with Lamb Chops

• Pair them with vegetable side dishes of all kinds. Try roasted carrots and even fried asparagus.
• One of my favorite side dishes is Grilled Potatoes, especially since I can make them right on the grill with the main course!
• A delicious Lemon Orzo Pasta Salad is perfect for a light dinner on the grill.
• This recipe pairs perfectly with our easy Portuguese Rice that you can make on the stove or even in your Instant Pot.

Other perfect choices are green bean casserole, a orange fennel salad, or even a potato salad recipe. I love to serve these chops with Green Bean Almondine or German Potato Salad.

Potato Side Dishes

• Easy Mashed Potatoes in Instant Pot – in 12 minutes!
• Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
• Creamy Mashed Potatoes
• Baked Crispy Potato Wedges
• Foil Pack Potatoes (Foil Packet Potatoes)
• Gluten Free Au Gratin Potatoes

📖 Grilling Recipes

Do you love summer grilling recipes like this? Then I know you will love my favorites!

Give these a try, and let me know what you think. Start with Grilled Crab Legs and pair them up with delicious Grilled Picanha Steak.

I love to hear from you. What should I try grilling next? Let me know in the comments below!

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📋 Recipe

Recipe adapted from Julia Child.