Chilli ginger lamb chops
This Turkish lamb builds garlic, ginger and lemon juice into a crowd-pleasing meal you can have ready in about 40 minutes. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 4 steps.
You'll mainly reach for blender. At easy difficulty across 4 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening.
What you'll need
Shopping list (1)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
Diet: contains meat, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: none of the major allergens we track from the ingredients listed.
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How to make it
- Put the garlic in a bowl with the ginger, lemon juice, oil, spices and seasoning.
- Blitz with a hand blender until smooth, then use to coat the lamb chops on both sides.
- Leave to marinate in the fridge for a couple of hours or overnight.
- Heat a barbecue until hot. Barbecue the chops over the coals for 3 mins on each side until cooked but still pink and juicy in the centre.
You'll use: Blender
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Lemon
- lime Β· 1 tbsp white wine vinegar per lemon
What to serve with Chilli ginger lamb chops
- Corba Side
- Kumpir Side
- Turkish rice (vermicelli rice) Miscellaneous
- Ezme Vegetarian
Tips & common questions
How long does Chilli ginger lamb chops take to make?
About 40 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 4 steps and 7 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of lemon?
Try lime. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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