Grilled North African-Spiced Lamb Chops with Harissa Yogurt

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

Tender lamb chops marinated in a fragrant North African spice blend, grilled to perfection and served with a cooling harissa-spiked yogurt sauce. This African recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs lamb chops, olive oil, ground cumin 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 pieces (about 1.5 lbs) lamb chops
• 3 tbsp, divided olive oil
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp paprika
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp harissa paste
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chopped, for garnish fresh mint leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp paprika, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 8 lamb chops (about 1.5 lbs) and turn to coat evenly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
2. Step 2: While lamb marinates, mix 1 cup plain Greek yogurt with 2 tbsp harissa paste and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush the grill grates with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to prevent sticking.
4. Step 4: Grill the lamb chops for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer to desired doneness, until the exterior is charred and the internal temperature reaches 135°F.
5. Step 5: Remove chops from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve lamb chops topped with the harissa yogurt sauce and garnished with 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves.