Quaternary Spice-Rubbed Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Yogurt

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

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Juicy lamb chops seasoned with a four-spice blend and grilled to perfection, served alongside a cooling mint-infused yogurt sauce. This Middle Eastern-inspired Fourth of July 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 350 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 Middle Eastern cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 chops, about 1 inch thick lamb chops
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup Greek yogurt
2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tbsp lemon juice
1, minced garlic clove

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, and 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt to create a quaternary spice rub.
Step 2: Pat dry 8 lamb chops and rub them evenly with 2 tbsp olive oil, then coat all sides with the spice blend.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Grill the lamb chops for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, until the internal temperature reaches 135°F.
Step 4: Meanwhile, combine 1 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint leaves, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 minced garlic clove in a small bowl; mix well and chill until serving.
Step 5: Remove lamb chops from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with the mint yogurt sauce spooned on the side.