Sweet and Sour Tamarind-Glazed Lamb Chops
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 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sweet and Sour Tamarind-Glazed Lamb Chops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 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
Add lamb chops and coat thoroughly.
- 3
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 and up to 12 hours.
- 4
During marination, turn the chops over a few times if possible.
- 5
Preheat the broiler on high for at least 10 minutes.
- 6
Transfer the lamb chops to a greased, foil-lined pan.
- 7
Broil about 7 to 8 inches from the heat for about 4 minutes per side.
- 8
Remove from the broiler and brush excess marinade onto both sides.
- 9
Return to the broiler for another 1 to 2 minutes to glaze and finish cooking.
- 10
An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
- 11
Remove from the oven, cover the pan loosely with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes.
- 12
Transfer the lamb chops to a serving platter and drizzle with the pan juices.
- 13
Garnish with lime wedges, diced onion, fresh mint, and more Sriracha if desired.
- Calories 610.03 kcal High 31%
- Protein 61.06 g Good Source 122%
- Carbohydrate 39.17 g 14%
- Total Fat 18.67 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 6.83 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 193.01 mg High 64%
- Sodium 729.88 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 1.56 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 17.11 g --
- Added Sugars 0.36 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 140.03 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 5.76 mg Good Source 32%
- Potassium 920.07 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin A 7.37 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 24.66 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Sweet and Sour Tamarind Glazed Lamb Chops is made with 16 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Fennel Seed, and Fish Sauce. Each serving provides about 610.03 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sweet and Sour Tamarind-Glazed Lamb Chops made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Fennel Seed, Fish Sauce, Fresh Mint. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sweet and Sour Tamarind-Glazed Lamb Chops?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 610.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sweet and Sour Tamarind-Glazed Lamb Chops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 13 steps.
- Is Sweet and Sour Tamarind-Glazed Lamb Chops healthy?
- Sweet and Sour Tamarind-Glazed Lamb Chops has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 610.03 calories and 61.06 g of protein, or 122% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 729.88 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.83 g (34% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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