Grilled Lamb Loin Chops
by Sommer Collier — last updated on Feb 26, 2025 
Grilled Lamb Loin Chops with Ranchero Sauce, a fabulous dinner you can make in minutes! Our Chipotle Lime Grilled Lamb Chops recipe is juicy, zesty, and so inviting; lamb just may end up on the weekly menu rotation.
Just like you, there are nights I want to avoid the kitchen… Nights I’m too tired to think about what I might make for dinner. Nights I wish no one needed to be fed.
However, there are certain ingredients that can always inspire a change of heart about cooking. No matter how exhausted I am, or what happened on a given day, if these certain said ingredients are set in front of me, I will suddenly burst into a full-tilt toothy grin. Suddenly, cooking dinner is a pleasure.
What could possible get me so excited?
- Drunken goat cheese
- Squash blossoms
- Fresh thai basil
- Piquillo peppers
- Lamb chops
Why We Love Lamb Loin Chops
I’m sure you have your own list of favorite ingredients for cooking. However, today’s dish is especially exciting to me because it has two of my “happy ingredients” and takes very little time to cook.
Lamb chops are my all-time favorite red meat to prepare. Hands down.
They are remarkably tender and juicy, with a rich meaty flavor. Plus, you never want to over-cook a lamb chop, so they take almost no time to grill.
There are two types of lamb chops normally found at your market. Lamb Loin Chops, as I’m using them today, look like tiny T-bone steaks, and Lamb Rib Chops cut from a “rack of lamb” look like little meaty lollipops.
Both are suitable for this Grilled Lamb Chops with Ranchero Sauce recipe.
A Healthy Lamb Chops Recipe?
Along with tasting ridiculously luxurious and succulent, lamb chops offer many healthy benefits like lean protein, vitamin B12, niacin, zinc, selenium, iron and riboflavin.
Whether you cook the chops in a grill pan or on a charcoal grill, you can feel good about eating red meat again!
Serving Suggestions
My simple Grilled Lamb Loin Chops with Ranchero Sauce recipe is a perfect “reward meal” for fast weeknight dinner, yet it’s elegant enough to serve at a dinner party.
I can imagine serving this at an outdoor summer gathering with grilled veggies, lemon butter asparagus, roasted potatoes, a fresh peach salad, crusty homemade bread, and a classy cocktail.
Ranchero Sauce
The fresh creamy ranchero sauce is loaded with zesty tang from the tomatoes and smoky-sweet piquillo peppers. (Squeal!!!)
The grilled lamb chops are lovingly charred on high for only two minutes per side to achieve a perfectly-pink juicy center. Then simply stack a couple grilled lamb chops on a plate and drape the sauce over the top. Perfecto!
Ingredients You Need
For the Grilled Lamb Chops:
- Lamb loin chops
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Chipotle pepper
- Lime zest
- Sea salt (or kosher salt)
For the Ranchero Sauce:
- Olive oil
- Shallots – peeled and chopped
- Garlic – minced
- Tomato sauce
- Roasted piquillo peppers (or roasted red peppers)
- Green chiles
- Chicken stock
- Ground cumin
- Brown sugar
- Liquid smoke
- Heavy cream
Get the Full (Printable) Grilled Lamb Chop Recipe with Measurements and Detailed Instructions Below!
Frequently Asked Questions
The best cooking method depends on the cut of lamb. However, we believe lamb chops should be grilled over high heat for best results.
When you grill lamb over high heat, the cooking time is very fast. Lamb loin chops that are cut between 3/4 – 1 inch thick will take only 2 minutes per side, for a perfect medium-rare finish.
There are two types of lamb chops normally found at your market. Lamb Loin Chops look like tiny T-bone steaks. Lamb Rib Chops are cut from a “Rack of Lamb” and look like little meaty lollipops.
Both are suitable for grilled lamb chops recipes and require the same amount of time to cook.
Store leftovers in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave of air fryer.
Yes, you can freeze lamb after cooking. Be sure to wrap it well, then freeze up to 3 months. Thaw completely before reheating. Ranchero sauce can also be frozen and rewarmed over low heat.
The combination of the meaty essence and the silky bold sauce are almost too much to bear. I have a feeling Grilled Lamb Chops with Ranchero Sauce is going to be a new favorite for you as well. You may even add lamb as a “regular” on the menu.
You’ll be surprised at how versatile this Grilled Lamb Chops with Ranchero Sauce recipe is!
Looking for More Amazing Lamb Recipes?
- Homemade Lamb Gyro Recipe
- Lamb Tikka Masala
- Lamb Burgers with Tabbouleh and Grilled Peppers
- Saucy Greek Lemon Meatballs
- Crock Pot Shepherd’s Pie
- “Street Meat” Grilled Lamb Kebabs
Grilled Lamb Loin Chops with Ranchero Sauce
Ingredients
For the Grilled Lamb Chops:
For the Ranchero Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 shallots peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 12 ounces roasted piquillo peppers or roasted red peppers
- 4.5 ounces green chiles
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Place the lamb chops in a baking dish and drizzle with oil, chipotle pepper, lime zest and salt. Rub the lamb chops on all sides and set aside to marinate. Preheat the grill to high heat.
- For the Ranchero Sauce: Place a skillet over medium heat and add the oil and shallots. Saute the shallots for 2 minutes. Then add the garlic and saute another 1-2 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients, except for the heavy cream. Simmer the ranchero sauce for 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Using an immersion blender, puree the ranchero sauce until smooth. Then stir in the heavy cream. Salt to taste.
- Place the lamb chops on the grill. Grill for approximately 2 minutes per side for medium temperature. Serve the grilled lamb chops warm with creamy ranchero sauce!
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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by the Tri-Lamb Group. All lamb-loving opinions are my own.
I want to avoid the kitchen a lot in the summer but I’m all for the grill! These are beautiful!