Here’s a complete, restaurant-style recipe for Herb-Grilled Lamb Chops with Golden Potato Wedges & Fresh Cucumber Salad — flavorful, balanced, and perfect for a weekend dinner.
🥩 Herb-Grilled Lamb Chops
with Golden Potato Wedges & Fresh Cucumber Salad
⏱ Prep Time: 20 minutes
⏱ Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
🍽 Serves: 4
🛒 Ingredients
For the Lamb Chops
- 8 lamb chops (rib or loin)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Golden Potato Wedges
- 4 medium Yukon Gold or russet potatoes (cut into wedges)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the Fresh Cucumber Salad
- 1 large cucumber (thinly sliced)
- ¼ red onion (very thinly sliced)
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate the Lamb
In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Rub over lamb chops and marinate at least 20 minutes (or up to 4 hours refrigerated).
2️⃣ Roast the Potato Wedges
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss potato wedges with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Spread on a lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
3️⃣ Grill the Lamb
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Grill lamb chops 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare
(internal temp: 130–135°F / 55–57°C). - Rest 5 minutes before serving.
4️⃣ Make the Cucumber Salad
In a bowl, combine cucumber, red onion, dill, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Toss gently and chill until serving.
🍽 Serving Suggestion
Plate the lamb chops alongside crispy potato wedges and a generous spoonful of fresh cucumber salad.
Optional: Add a dollop of yogurt sauce (Greek yogurt + lemon + garlic + salt).
💡 Pro Tips
✔ Let lamb come to room temperature before grilling
✔ Don’t overcook — lamb is best medium-rare to medium
✔ For extra flavor, add a drizzle of balsamic glaze before serving
If you’d like, I can also provide:
- A Mediterranean version with feta & olives
- A low-carb version (swap potatoes)
- Or a garlic butter pan-seared version instead of grilled