Grilled Leg of Lamb with Greek Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

Name: Grilled Leg of Lamb with Greek Chimichurri Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bone-in leg of lamb (5 to 7 pounds); 1 whole bulb garlic, separated into cloves, peeled, large cloves cut into slivers; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon dried thyme, plus fresh thyme sprigs (optional) for garnish; 1 tablespoon dried oregano, plus fresh oregano sprigs (optional) for garnish; 3 lemons, thinly sliced and seeded, plus lemon wedges for serving; 4 stalks (8 inches long) fresh rosemary, plus rosemary sprigs (optional), for garnish; 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup coarsely chopped red onion (1 medium-size onion); 1 cup pitted kalamata olives; 1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves; 1 cup loosely packed flat-leaf or curly parsley; 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh oregano; 1 medium-size clove garlic, peeled; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or more to taste; Pinch of salt

Servings: persons

1 bone-in leg of lamb (5 to 7 pounds)
1 whole bulb garlic, separated into cloves, peeled, large cloves cut into slivers
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried thyme, plus fresh thyme sprigs (optional) for garnish
1 tablespoon dried oregano, plus fresh oregano sprigs (optional) for garnish
3 lemons, thinly sliced and seeded, plus lemon wedges for serving
4 stalks (8 inches long) fresh rosemary, plus rosemary sprigs (optional), for garnish
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup coarsely chopped red onion (1 medium-size onion)
1 cup pitted kalamata olives
1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
1 cup loosely packed flat-leaf or curly parsley
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh oregano
1 medium-size clove garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
Pinch of salt

1
Using the tip of a sharp knife, cut evenly spaced small slits about 1/2 to 1 inch deep all over the lamb.
2
Insert pieces of garlic clove in the slits.
3
You should have 20 or more slits.
4
Place the salt, pepper, dried thyme, and dried oregano in a small bowl and stir to combine.
5
Tear off a piece of aluminum foil large enough to completely wrap the leg of lamb and place it on a work surface.
6
Arrange large piece of plastic wrap on top of it.
7
Place the garlic-studded leg of lamb on top of the plastic wrap.
8
Rub the herb mixture all over the leg of lamb.
9
Arrange the lemon slices and stalks of rosemary all over the lamb, placing some underneath the leg and some on top.
10
Wrap the lamb tightly with the plastic wrap, then with the aluminum foil.
11
Refrigerate the lamb until ready to cook, at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.
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When ready to cook, unwrap the lamb and remove the lemon slices and rosemary sprigs and discard them.
13
Rub the lamb lightly with olive oil.
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S. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
15
Skewer the lamb on the rotisserie spit, if using, and grill according to the manufacturers instructions until cooked to taste, 1 3/4 to 2 hours.
16
When done to medium-rare the internal temperature of the lamb will read 125F on an instant-read meat thermometer (take care not to touch the bone when inserting the thermometer).
17
When done to medium-well the temperature will register 140F.
18
You can also grill the leg of lamb on a medium-high grill over indirect heat, turning it often; it will be done after 1 3/4 to 2 hours.
19
Remove the lamb from the rotisserie spit, if using, and place it on a platter to rest for about 15 minutes before carving.
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Or, let the lamb cool completely, wrap it in aluminum foil, and refrigerate it.
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Rewarm the lamb by opening up the foil on top and placing the lamb in a 350F oven for about 30 minutes before serving.
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Carve the lamb into slices.
23
Garnish the platter with sprigs of fresh thyme, oregano, rosemary, if desired, and lemon wedges.
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Serve the Greek Chimichurri Sauce on the side.
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For the sauce:
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Place the onion, olives, mint, parsley, oregano, garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a food processor fitted with a steel blade.
27
Process until finely chopped and well blended, about 1 minute.Taste for seasoning, adding more lemon juice as needed.
28
Spoon the chimichurri sauce into a small glass bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until serving time.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bone-in leg of lamb (5 to 7 pounds), 1 whole bulb garlic, separated into cloves, peeled, large cloves cut into slivers, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Grilled Leg of Lamb with Greek Chimichurri Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Leg of Lamb with Greek Chimichurri Sauce

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