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Lamb Chops with Spiced Yogurt Marinade

Lamb Chops are marinated in a blend of lemon, yogurt, and spices, and are pan-seared to perfection for maximum tenderness and flavor infusion.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
3 hours
Total Time3 hours 22 minutes
Course: Brunch, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Lamb, Lamb Chops, yogurt
Servings: 4
Calories: 507kcal
Author: Belly Laugh Living

Ingredients

Lamb Chop

  • 2 Pounds Lamb Chops
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Minced garlic or garlic powder
  • 1/2 Lemon
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Cup Cilantro Chopped

Spiced Yogurt

  • 1 1/2 Cups Plain Non-Fat Greek Yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Curry Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic or Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Habanero Chopped (Optional) Only add if you want it spicy
  • 1/2 Lemon

Instructions

Spiced Yogurt Marinade

  • Mix together yogurt, the juice of half a lemon, and spices, and then set the mixture aside.
    1 1/2 Cups Plain Non-Fat Greek Yogurt, 1 teaspoon Cumin, 1 teaspoon Turmeric, 1 teaspoon Garam Masala, 1 teaspoon Curry Powder, 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic or Garlic Powder, 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon, 1 teaspoon Paprika, 1/2 Tablespoon Habanero, 1/2 Lemon

Lamb

  • Separate the rack of lamb into individual chops.
    2 Pounds Lamb Chops
  • To add some tangy flavor, squeeze the juice from half a lemon over the lamb chops.
    1/2 Lemon
  • To prepare the lamb chops, sprinkle salt, black pepper, and 1 tsp garlic powder (granulated garlic is our preference) onto them.
    1 teaspoon Salt, 1 teaspoon Black pepper, 1 teaspoon Minced garlic or garlic powder

Marinate Lamb

  • First, take the lamb chops and spread the spiced yogurt mixture over them. Then, place them in a dish or a Ziploc storage bag.
  • Marinate the lamb (covered or in a ziploc storage bag) in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to overnight.
  • To remove most of the marinade, you can use a knife or a paper towel. It's not necessary to remove every last bit of it.
  • To prepare your lamb chops, heat some olive oil in a saute pan and add the chops. Cook them on each side until they reach your desired level of doneness. We recommend cooking for 3 minutes on each side, but you can use a meat thermometer to ensure they are cooked to your liking.
    2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • Once finished, remove it from the heat.
  • Garnish with finely chopped cilantro or parsley.
    1 Cup Cilantro
  • This dish can be paired with either rice or potatoes for a satisfying meal. Enjoy!!!

Nutrition

Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 64g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 746mg | Potassium: 933mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 557IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 6mg