Greek-Style Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb

Name: Greek-Style Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1.5 kg butterflied lamb leg; 0.5 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp lemon zest; 3 large garlic cloves; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp cooking oil; 1 lemon; 1 handful fresh oregano leaves; 4 flatbreads or store bought pita breads; 1 serving Greek Salad; 0.5 cup Tzatziki

This succulent butterflied leg of lamb is marinated in a classic Greek blend of lemon, garlic, and oregano for a tender, flavorful finish. Perfect for summer grilling or a festive indoor roast, it pairs beautifully with fresh tzatziki and warm flatbreads.

Servings8 Portions

Prep Time5 Mins

Cook Time25 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

butterflied lamb leg
1.5 kg
olive oil
0.5 cup
fresh lemon juice
0.3 cup
lemon zest
1 tbsp
large garlic cloves
3
dried oregano
1 tbsp
salt
2 tsp
black pepper
1 tsp
cooking oil
1 tbsp
lemon
1
fresh oregano leaves
1 handful
flatbreads or store bought pita breads
4
Greek Salad
1 serving
Tzatziki
0.5 cup

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a large ziplock bag, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.

Place the butterflied lamb into the bag. Seal it tightly and massage the bag thoroughly to ensure the marinade penetrates all the cracks and crevices of the meat.

Refrigerate and marinate for at least 3 hours, though 24 hours is highly recommended for maximum flavor and tenderness.

Remove the lamb from the refrigerator 1 hour before cooking to take the chill off, which ensures more even cooking throughout the meat.

To cook on the BBQ: Preheat your grill to high heat and lightly brush the grates with oil. Place the lamb on the grill, fat-side down. Cook for 12 minutes, then flip and cook the other side for about 8 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare.