Grilled Leg of Lamb with Ancho Chile Marinade

Name: Grilled Leg of Lamb with Ancho Chile Marinade
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 3 Tbsps ancho chile powder; 3 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 3 teaspoons coarse kosher salt; 1 Tbsp (packed) dark brown sugar; 118 milliliters dry white wine; 8 garlic cloves, peeled; 2 green onions, divided; 2 kilograms boneless leg of lamb, opened flat like a book, trimmed of all fat and sinew (3 1/2 pounds after trimming); 2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 59 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 4 Tbsps fresh oregano leaves, divided

Grilled Leg of Lamb with Ancho Chile Marinade might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains about 34g of protein, 15g of fat, and a total of 306 calories. A mixture of ancho chile powder, lemon juice, leg of lamb, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Fourth Of July. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Combine wine, oil, garlic, 3 tablespoonsoregano, ancho chile powder, lemon juice,1 green onion, sugar, salt, and pepperin blender. Blend mixture until smooth.

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Lemon Juice

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Transfer marinade to 13 x 9 x 2-inch glassbaking dish.

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Add lamb and turn to coatevenly. Cover dish tightly with plastic wrapand refrigerate overnight.

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Lamb

Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Grilllamb with some of marinade still clingingto surface until lamb is cooked to desireddoneness, 15 to 16 minutes per side formedium-rare (130°F).

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Lamb

Transfer lamb tocarving board.

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Let lamb rest 15 minutes.

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Lamb

Meanwhile, finely chop remaininggreen onion and 1 tablespoon oreganoleaves; combine in small bowl.

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