Grilled Berbere-Spiced Lamb Chops with Ethiopian Spiced Yogurt Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

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Juicy lamb chops marinated in a fiery berbere spice blend, grilled to smoky perfection and served with a cooling spiced yogurt sauce. This Ethiopian-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs lamb rib chops, berbere spice mix, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Ethiopian cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 pieces (about 2 lbs) lamb rib chops
2 tbsp berbere spice mix
3 tbsp olive oil
3 minced garlic cloves
1 tsp salt
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 2 tbsp berbere spice mix, 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp salt. Rub this marinade evenly over 8 lamb rib chops. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
Step 3: Grill the marinated lamb chops for 4-5 minutes per side, until they develop a charred crust and reach desired doneness.
Step 4: While the lamb cooks, mix 1 cup plain Greek yogurt with 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro in a small bowl.
Step 5: Serve the grilled lamb chops hot, accompanied by the spiced yogurt sauce for dipping or drizzling.