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Sweet and Sour Tamarind-Glazed Lamb Chops

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Thai 🇹🇭Vietnamese 🇻🇳Fusion High-Protein 💪Gluten-FreeCarnivore 🥩

Juicy lamb chops are broiled and brushed with a tamarind-lime glaze that balances tangy, sweet, and subtly spicy notes. Warm spices and fish sauce add depth while the high heat caramelizes the sugars for a glossy finish. Serve Sweet and Sour Tamarind-Glazed Lamb Chops for a bold, weeknight-friendly entrée that feels special enough for guests.

  • Prep15 min
  • Cook10 min
  • Serves3
  • DifficultyMedium
Sweet and Sour Tamarind-Glazed Lamb Chops
  1. 1

    In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, tamarind paste, garlic, lime juice, fish sauce, salt, Sriracha, pepper, cinnamon, clove, and fennel to make the marinade.

  2. 2

    Add lamb chops and coat thoroughly.

  3. 3

    Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 and up to 12 hours.

  4. 4

    During marination, turn the chops over a few times if possible.

  5. 5

    Preheat the broiler on high for at least 10 minutes.

  6. 6

    Transfer the lamb chops to a greased, foil-lined pan.

  7. 7

    Broil about 7 to 8 inches from the heat for about 4 minutes per side.

  8. 8

    Remove from the broiler and brush excess marinade onto both sides.

  9. 9

    Return to the broiler for another 1 to 2 minutes to glaze and finish cooking.

  10. 10

    An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).

  11. 11

    Remove from the oven, cover the pan loosely with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes.

  12. 12

    Transfer the lamb chops to a serving platter and drizzle with the pan juices.

  13. 13

    Garnish with lime wedges, diced onion, fresh mint, and more Sriracha if desired.

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