Grilled Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Chops with Mint Yogurt Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

Tender lamb chops marinated in fragrant Moroccan spices and grilled to perfection, served alongside a cooling mint and yogurt sauce. This African recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs lamb chops, ground cumin, ground coriander for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Ingredients

• 8 chops (about 1.5 lbs) lamb chops
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp lemon zest

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Whisk together to create the marinade.
2. Step 2: Place 8 lamb chops (about 1.5 lbs) in a shallow dish and coat thoroughly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove lamb chops from marinade, letting excess drip off.
4. Step 4: Grill lamb chops for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, until nicely charred on the edges and cooked to your preferred doneness.
5. Step 5: While lamb cooks, mix 1 cup plain Greek yogurt with 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves, 1 tsp honey, and 1 tsp lemon zest in a small bowl. Refrigerate until serving.
6. Step 6: Serve grilled lamb chops hot with a dollop of mint yogurt sauce on the side.