These are the most delicious and aromatic lamb chops you'll ever taste! When I make it, this savory Vietnamese-inspired lamb dish has impressed EVERYONE and has had people coming back for more for many years. It's suitable for any occasion...even Christmas or Thanksgiving. Plan ahead so you can marinate the lamb overnight.
Ingredients
- 15 lambs loin chops , 3 ounce
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 2 cloves garlic , sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder , or to taste
- 1 pinch chili powder
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 0.25 cups chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 lemons wedges
- 2 limes wedges
Instructions
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Place lamb chops into 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 pan; refrigerate overnight.
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Let lamb stand at room temperature while the oven preheats.
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Roast in the preheated oven, uncovered, until desired degree of doneness, about 20 minutes for medium, or 30 minutes for well-done. Sprinkle with cilantro and squeeze lemon and lime juice over top before serving.
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