Fragrant Vietnamese-Style Lamb Loin Chops
Fragrant Vietnamese-Style Lamb Loin Chops balance sweet, citrusy notes with a hint of heat, letting the rich lamb shine through. Lime, soy, garlic, and cilantro create a bright, aromatic crust that caramelizes beautifully when seared. Perfect for a special dinner or festive gathering, these chops are impressive yet unfussy, especially when marinated overnight for deeper flavor.
- Prep10 min
- Cook20 min
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Place the lamb chops in a roasting pan; season with sugar, sliced garlic, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and soy sauce. Cover the pan and refrigerate overnight.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Let the lamb sit at room temperature while the oven heats.
- 3
Roast in the preheated oven, uncovered, until your preferred doneness, about 20 minutes for medium or 30 minutes for well-done. Sprinkle with cilantro and squeeze lemon and lime juice over the top before serving.
- Calories 210.13 kcal Moderate
- Protein 18.12 g Good Source
- Carbs 13.15 g Moderate
- Total Fat 9.66 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.6 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 56.28 mg Moderate
- Sodium 249.62 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.49 g Low Source
- Sugar 7.08 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 45.98 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.84 mg Moderate
- Potassium 342.09 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 12.58 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 28.93 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
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