Grilled Berbere-Spiced Lamb Chops with Mint Yogurt Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

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Juicy lamb chops marinated in a fiery Ethiopian berbere spice blend, grilled to perfection and served with a cooling mint yogurt sauce. This African recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs lamb 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 480 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 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 chops (about 1.5 lbs) lamb chops
2 tbsp berbere spice mix
3 tbsp olive oil
3, minced garlic cloves
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 2 tbsp berbere spice mix, 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Coat 8 lamb chops (about 1.5 lbs) evenly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Grill the lamb chops for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer to desired doneness, until edges are slightly charred and internal temperature reaches 135°F.
Step 3: While the lamb cooks, stir together 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves, and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a small bowl. Season with a pinch of salt to taste.
Step 4: Remove lamb chops from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve the chops drizzled or dipped with the fresh mint yogurt sauce.