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
- 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
- Protein 17.96 g Good Source
- Carbs 13.2 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 172.04 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.62 g Low Source
- Sugar 7.08 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 46.0 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.84 mg Moderate
- Potassium 342.04 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 12.67 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.
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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.
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