Grilled Mint-Lamb Chops

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup mint leaves fresh divided chopped
• 1 large clove garlic pressed
• 5 ounce lamb loin chops lean ()
• 0.5 cup onion grated
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper 

Equipment

• grill
• ziploc bags

Directions

1. Trim fat from chops.
2. Combine onion, 3 tablespoons mint, garlic, and pepper in a large heavy-duty, zip-top plastic bag.
3. Add chops; seal bag, and shake until chops are well coated. Marinate chops in refrigerator at least 3 hours, turning bag occasionally.
4. Remove chops from marinade; discard marinade. Coat grill rack with cooking spray; place on grill over medium-hot coals (350 to 400).
5. Place chops on rack; grill, covered, 5 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness.
6. To serve, place a chop on each individual serving plate.
7. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 2 tablespoons mint.