BBQ Lamb Chops

When it comes to one of our favourite things to put on a BBQ we have to say that BBQ Lamb Chops have to be on our top 3. The main reason being that they’re delicious, they’re easy to cook, and they look impressive when you serve them.

We start by buying our lamb chops from the local butcher. Normally we get a rack of lamb (french trimmed) and either ask your butcher to slice it into chops or do this yourself at home with the help of a sharp knife. We’d recommend 3 lamb chops per person, so adapt this bbq lamb recipe according to how many people you’re hosting.

First of all, start by preparing a nice bbq lamb chops marinade to take things to the next level. Gran Luchito Fajita & Spice Mixes are perfect for this job. We use Smoky Chipotle, combined with garlic, fresh oregano, lime or lemon zest, and olive oil. So easy! If you don’t have fresh oregano you can use rosemary, parsley, or coriander.

The lamb chops are then left to marinade with the oily chipotle mixture for 20 minutes at least. In the meantime, you can get your BBQ ready or if you haven’t got the time for this, you can also cook these over a hot cast iron skillet on your stove. 

Here are some tips on how to BBQ lamb chops:

1. Make sure each bbq lamb chop is at room temperature before cooking. Take them out of the fridge in good time before grilling to allow this to happen.
2. Keep some of the marinade liquid to brush over them while they are being grilled, this will not only add flavour, but will avoid them from drying out.
3. Don’t forget that once they are cooked, let your lamb chops rest for 5 minutes before serving. You can wrap them with tin foil to keep them warm.