GRILLED LEG OF LAMB WITH ANCHO CHILE MARINADE

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Provided by Jeanne Kelley

Categories     Lamb     Marinate     Low Cal     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Grill     Chill     Grill/Barbecue     Party     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 garlic cloves, peeled
4 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, divided
3 tablespoons ancho chile powder*
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 green onions, divided
1 tablespoon (packed) dark brown sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
2 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 4 1/2-pound boneless leg of lamb, opened flat like a book, trimmed of all fat and sinew (3 1/2 pounds after trimming)

Steps:

  • Combine wine, oil, garlic, 3 tablespoons oregano, ancho chile powder, lemon juice, 1 green onion, sugar, salt, and pepper in blender. Blend mixture until smooth. Transfer marinade to 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Add lamb and turn to coat evenly. Cover dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Grill lamb with some of marinade still clinging to surface until lamb is cooked to desired doneness, 15 to 16 minutes per side for medium-rare (130°F). Transfer lamb to carving board. Let lamb rest 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, finely chop remaining green onion and 1 tablespoon oregano leaves; combine in small bowl.
  • Thinly slice lamb across grain. Arrange lamb slices on platter. Pour over any accumulated juices. Sprinkle with onion-oregano mixture and serve.
  • * Available in the spice section of many supermarkets and at Latin markets.

Nicole Shedd
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Amazing recipe! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the marinade was delicious. Will definitely be making this again.


Yan Serrano
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Yum! This recipe was a hit at my dinner party. The lamb was tender and juicy, and the marinade was flavorful. Definitely a keeper.


siscka sarandai
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This was a great recipe. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the marinade was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Azubuike Ikenna
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Loved this recipe! The lamb was cooked to perfection and the marinade was flavorful. Will definitely be making this again.


Ham Za
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So good! The lamb was tender and juicy, and the marinade was amazing. Definitely a new favorite recipe.


King_ Shanto_Editing
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Delicious! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the marinade added a wonderful depth of flavor. Will definitely be making this again.


Kiara&naya
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This recipe is a winner! The lamb was so juicy and flavorful. The ancho chile marinade really made all the difference. Will definitely be making this again.


Nora Abubeah
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Great recipe! The marinade is simple to make and really packs a flavor punch. The lamb was cooked perfectly and was fall-off-the-bone tender. Highly recommend!


Oscy Canale Stone
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Easy to follow recipe with delicious results. The lamb was cooked to perfection and the marinade added a nice spicy kick. Will definitely make this again.


Kevion Wafer
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Amazing! The ancho chile marinade gives the lamb a wonderful flavor. The meat was so tender and juicy. Definitely a keeper recipe.


Usman Shuaibu Muhammad
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Fantastic recipe! The marinade was easy to make and really infused the lamb with flavor. The lamb was cooked perfectly and was so juicy and tender. Highly recommend!


Ahmad Sadiq
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This ancho chile marinade is a game-changer! The lamb came out so tender and flavorful, and the marinade added a delicious smoky depth of flavor. Will definitely be making this again.