Lamb Chops in Greek Wine and Honey Marinade
Elevate your dining experience with these succulent Greek lamb chops marinated in a flavorful blend of red wine, honey, and aromatic herbs. Grill to perfection and savor the rich and tender taste of this Mediterranean-inspired dish.
Ingredients
For the Lamb Chops | |
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| ¾ | cup dry red wine |
| ⅓ | cup olive oil |
| 3 | tablespoons chopped fresh dried oregano (can use 2 teaspoons or more) |
| 3 | tablespoons fresh minced garlic |
| 2 | teaspoons red wine vinegar |
| ½ | teaspoon salt |
| ¼ | teaspoon cayenne (can use black pepper) |
| 8 | lamb chops (about 1 to 1-¼-inch thick) |
| 3 | tablespoons honey |
Instructions
For the Marinade | |
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| 1. | Whisk together the dry red wine, olive oil, fresh oregano, minced garlic, red wine vinegar, salt, and cayenne or black pepper until well combined. |
| 2. | Place the lamb chops in a glass dish in a single layer, ensuring they are completely coated with the marinade. |
| 3. | Cover the dish and refrigerate for 24 hours, turning the lamb chops occasionally to ensure thorough marination. |
| 4. | Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. |
| 5. | Remove the lamb chops from the marinade, season with salt, pepper, or seasoning salt, and set aside. |
| 6. | Mix honey into the reserved marinade. |
| 7. | Grill the lamb chops to your desired level of doneness, turning and basting with the marinade throughout the process. For medium-rare, grill for approximately 10 minutes. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 849.9 kcal |
| Protein | 31.8 g |
| Fat | 68.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17.7 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Sugar | 13.4 g |
Published on Aug 03, 2024 by Luminița