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Spiced Lamb Chops

Spiced Lamb Chops

Spiced Lamb Chops · ready in 25 min · 4 servings · 420 kcal per serving · easy · 7 ingredients

Juicy lamb chops grilled over high heat and brushed with a sweet and savory glaze that combines honey, soy sauce, citrus, and warm ginger for a fragrant, caramelized finish.

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Serves
4
kcal
420
Difficulty
easy
Middle EasternMain dishesQuick (30 min or less)High-protein (25 g+)Low-carb (20 g or less)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated

Ingredients · 4 servings

  • 720 gLamb loin chops
  • 60 gSoy sauce
  • 45 gHoney
  • 30 gLemon juice
  • 6 gGarlic clove
  • 3 gGround ginger
  • 12 gSesame seeds

Equipment

grill, basting brush, mixing bowl, serving platter, tongs, whisk

Instructions

  1. Prep and preheat

    Gather the lamb loin chops and measured ingredients, set out a mixing bowl and grill brush, then preheat the grill over medium-high heat. · 10 min

    What to look for: grill is hot and lightly smoking

  2. Make baste

    Mix soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, minced garlic clove, and ground ginger in a bowl until smooth to form a baste. · 5 min

    What to look for: glossy and well blended

  3. Grill and baste

    Place the lamb loin chops on the hot grill and brush the top side generously with the soy-honey baste. · 5 min

    When it is done: Chops should begin to firm and release easily from the grates.

  4. Turn and finish

    Turn the lamb chops, baste the second side, and continue grilling until evenly cooked to your preference. · 5 min

    When it is done: Internal temperature reaches 63°C for medium-rare or 71°C for medium when checked at the thickest part.

  5. Add sesame

    Remove the lamb chops from the grill and sprinkle sesame seeds evenly over the hot surface. · 1 min

    What to look for: seeds cling to the glaze

  6. Serve

    Arrange the spiced lamb chops on a platter and serve immediately alongside your chosen salad or vegetables. · 2 min

    What to look for: juicy chops plated

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal420
Protein32 g
Carbohydrates10 g
of which sugars8 g
Fat28 g
of which saturated12 g
Fibre1 g
Sodium820 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: soybeans, sesame, gluten, soy

Storage and reheating

  • Fridge: up to 2 days
  • Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Lamb loin chops

  • Beef ribeye steak: Choose well-marbled beef and grill quickly over high heat
  • Pork chops: Avoid overcooking to keep chops juicy

Soy sauce

  • Tamari: Use gluten-free tamari with similar saltiness
  • Coconut aminos: Slightly sweeter and less salty

Honey

  • Maple syrup: Adds a deeper caramel flavor
  • Agave syrup: Sweeter than honey

Lemon juice

  • Lime juice: Slightly more aromatic acidity
  • Apple cider vinegar: Dilute slightly with water

Garlic clove

  • Garlic paste: Convenient and evenly distributes flavor
  • Garlic powder: Add early to hydrate

Ground ginger

  • Fresh grated ginger: Provides fresher aroma
  • Chinese five spice: Use sparingly

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