Chef John's Char-Grilled Lamb with Mint-Orange Glaze

Name: Chef John's Char-Grilled Lamb with Mint-Orange Glaze
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper; 1 pinch Chili Pepper; 1 tbsp Fresh Mint; 3 whole Garlic; 0.25 tsp Ground Cinnamon; 0.5 tsp Ground Coriander; 1 tbsp Ground Cumin; 1 tsp Italian Seasoning; 2 lb Lamb Loin Chop; 0.25 cup Marmalade; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 0.5 tbsp Rice Vinegar; 0.5 tsp Salt & Pepper

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Low-Carb Paleo 🦴Carnivore 🥩Keto 🥩

Chef John's Char-Grilled Lamb with Mint-Orange Glaze features juicy lamb loin chops kissed by smoky heat and coated with a bright marmalade-mint finish. Warm cumin, coriander, and a hint of cinnamon add depth, while citrus and herbs keep each bite fresh. Ideal for a summer dinner or a special weekend meal when you want bold flavor with minimal fuss.

Prep10 mins
Cook10 mins
Serves5
DifficultyEasy

1

Put the lamb chops in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the olive oil, garlic, cumin, mixed herbs, black pepper, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne, and salt; toss until the lamb is evenly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
2

Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate.
3

Place the lamb chops on the grill; sprinkle with a little salt. Grill the first side until seared, 4 to 7 minutes depending on the size of the chops, rotating the chops a half turn about 1 minute before flipping. Flip the chops and grill the other side until your desired doneness, 4 to 7 minutes more. For medium rare, an instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read 125 to 130 degrees F (52 to 54 degrees C). Transfer to a serving dish and tent loosely with foil.
4

For the mint sauce, mix the marmalade, mint, vinegar, and pepper flakes in a bowl.
5

Brush the sauce over the grilled chops. Enjoy!