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 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fragrant Vietnamese-Style Lamb Loin Chops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 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 209.23 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 17.96 g Good Source 36%
- Carbohydrate 13.2 g 5%
- Total Fat 9.66 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 2.6 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 56.28 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 222.8 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 2.62 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 7.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 40.16 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.84 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 342.04 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 12.67 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 33.37 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Fragrant Vietnamese Style Lamb Loin Chops is a Vietnamese dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 5, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Fresh Cilantro, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 209.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fragrant Vietnamese-Style Lamb Loin Chops?
- It is a Vietnamese recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Fragrant Vietnamese-Style Lamb Loin Chops made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, Garlic Powder. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Fragrant Vietnamese-Style Lamb Loin Chops?
- Explore these Vietnamese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Fragrant Vietnamese-Style Lamb Loin Chops?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 209.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fragrant Vietnamese-Style Lamb Loin Chops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Fragrant Vietnamese-Style Lamb Loin Chops healthy?
- Fragrant Vietnamese-Style Lamb Loin Chops has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 209.23 calories and 17.96 g of protein, or 36% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 222.8 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.6 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy and Garlic, 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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