Chef John's Grilled Lamb with Mint Orange Sauce

Rating: 4.9 stars
62 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 57
  • 4 star values: 4
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 0
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Using a blend of Mediterranean herbs and spices and a touch of cinnamon, these tender grilled lamb chops are served with orange and fresh mint sauce.

By Chef John

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prep:
10 mins
cook:
15 mins
additional:
4 hrs
total:
4 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
5
Yield:
5 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

5
Original recipe yields 5 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified
Sauce:

Directions

  • Place lamb chops in a large bowl. Season with olive oil, garlic, cumin, mixed herbs, pepper, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne, and salt. Toss until well coated with oil and seasonings. Cover and refrigerate. Allow to marinate at least 4 hours.

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  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Place lamb chops on grill. Sprinkle the chops with a bit of salt. Grill until seared on the first side, 4 to 7 minutes depending on the size of the chops. Rotate chops a half turn on the grill about a minute before turning them. Turn and grill the other side to desired doneness, another 4 to 7 minutes. For medium rare, an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should bead 125 to 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Transfer to a serving dish and tent loosely with foil.

  • Place marmalade in bowl. Add chili flakes, mint, and rice vinegar. Stir together thoroughly.

  • Brush the sauce over the chops and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
438 calories; protein 27.6g; carbohydrates 12.4g; fat 30.6g; cholesterol 107.6mg; sodium 125.5mg. Full Nutrition
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Whitney4
Rating: 5 stars
03/31/2018
This was my first time making lamb... I was skeptical about the mint bc I dont like many things that are mint...I meal prep and even after reheating it--it was amazing. I used lamb loin chops bc I couldn't find shoulder and I looked all over town! Still was awesome! Would make a great romantic dinner! Followed the video exactly. Yum! Read More
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62 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 57
  • 4 star values: 4
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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YoungChef
Rating: 5 stars
05/07/2019
I am ten and i made it it was amazing!!!!!!! Read More
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Whitney4
Rating: 5 stars
03/31/2018
This was my first time making lamb... I was skeptical about the mint bc I dont like many things that are mint...I meal prep and even after reheating it--it was amazing. I used lamb loin chops bc I couldn't find shoulder and I looked all over town! Still was awesome! Would make a great romantic dinner! Followed the video exactly. Yum! Read More
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Ono Kine Grinz
Rating: 5 stars
10/15/2016
Tried these & loved it!! Thank you Chef John!! Read More
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Patricia
Rating: 5 stars
03/22/2017
It turned out great. I have never cooked much lamb. I will certainly do it again. Read More
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Whack a Molez
Rating: 5 stars
02/24/2017
Would not change a thing. perfect. Read More
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londonlinn
Rating: 5 stars
12/22/2017
As always John this recipe is a knockout Read More
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MM
Rating: 5 stars
08/06/2017
Very nice flavor combination with the marinade and then the sauce after they're grilled. I made it for a party of 10 adults I used pork chops instead of lamb chops due to the cost difference for such a large group. Came our very nicely with pork instead. Everyone enjoyed them! Marinated the meat overnight. Read More
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Marcia
Rating: 5 stars
06/14/2020
Excellent! I made this exactly as described except that I used small leg-of-lamb steaks instead of chops. I’m normally not an orange marmalade fan, but combined with the mint, rice vinegar and pepper flakes, it made a really delicious sauce. I served it with steamed broccoli and brown rice with quinoa... the sauce was delicious on those too. Read More
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John Tuttle
Rating: 5 stars
12/11/2017
Awesome Read More
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