Grilled Lamb Chops with Peanut Sauce

Grilled Lamb Chops with Peanut Sauce are perfect for your next BBQ. Rich, smoky grilled lamb pairs perfectly with the creamy, tangy spicy peanut sauce. It’s a delicious, quick and easy dinner.

I teamed up with American Lamb to bring you this post. As always, all opinions are my own.

Today I’m going to share with you one of my favorite dishes that I love grilling up come summer. 

I had this beautiful rack of American lamb chops in my fridge that was just begging to be cooked on the grill. I contemplated leaving it whole, but in the end, decided to cut it up into individual chops (or lollipops) – thinking that it would cook faster that way and that each piece would get a great sear on it. 

Great decision! They turned out so super flavorful and delicious. 

Note: Loin chops can be used in this recipe as well. Simply increase the cook time, depending on the thickness of your chops.

I’ve mentioned before how I prefer cooking with American Lamb, but just to recap, here’s why I choose it over lamb from Australia or New Zealand:

• By choosing American Lamb, you’re supporting local farmers and ranchers throughout the US.
• Raising lamb in the US is a family affair with more than 80,000 family owned operations.
• Sheep improve pasture quality by recycling vital nutrients back into the soil, minimizing erosion and encouraging plant growth.
• The majority of sheep in the states graze pastures for most of their lives.

To add even more flavor to those smoky chops I prepared a spicy peanut sauce.

You know that peanut satay sauce that’s traditionally served with chicken skewers? Turns out it’s also an amazing match for grilled lamb. 

On the side, I served up a thai-style cucumber salad topped with chopped peanuts. Like the peanut sauce, the cucumber salad is a bit tangy, with a hint of sweetness and some good acidity – It’s the perfect match for those juicy, grilled lamb chops. This Asian Cucumber Salad and Din Tai Fung Cucumber Salad are great options too!

I’d say that these Lamb Chops with Peanut Sauce make the perfect summer meal. They’re quick to prepare and definitely easy to devour!

What to Serve with Grilled Lamb Chops

• Roasted Miso Cauliflower
• Hawaiian Coleslaw
• Thai Cucumber Salad
• Blistered Shishito Peppers
• Instant Pot Rice
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Wine Pairings for Lamb Chops

• Malbec with medium body and smooth tannins makes an excellent pairing for the rich lamb chops.
• Petite Sirah is another great match. With its typical flavors of plum, raspberry, blackberries, and black pepper it lends itself wonderfully to stronger flavored meats, such as lamb.
• Syrah is another wine that will stand up nicely to these lamb chops and the spices going on in the peanut sauce.
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