If you’re a fan of big, bold flavors you NEED to try this. Its spicy and aromatic and pairs so perfectly with this fresh lemony cucumber salad. If you’re not a fan of lamb chops that’s totally fine… they can easily be swapped out for some juicy chicken thighs! Super Easy. Super flavorful. Super healthy. Check it out!!

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Spiced Indian Lamb Chops with Cucumber Salad

Course

Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Passive Time

25 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

For the Spiced Lamb Chops

• 4 bone-in lamb chops approximately 6oz each---if using chicken thighs, they should be boneless and skinless, and weigh about 4oz each, raw
• 3 tsp olive oil
• 2 tsp ground cumin 1tbsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 2 tsp tumeric
• 1-2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3 large garlic cloves very finely minced or grated
• 1 tsp ginger finely grated
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp avocado oil
• lemon wedges for serving

For the Cucumber Salas

• 1 large cucumber peeled and seeded (can also use baby cucumbers, chopped)
• 1/2 large red onion sliced
• 3 TBSP Lemon juice or white vinegar
• 2-3 drops liquid stevia more if needed
• salt and pepper to taste

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Passive Time 25 minutes Servings people Ingredients For the Spiced Lamb Chops 4 bone-in lamb chops approximately 6oz each---if using chicken thighs, they should be boneless and skinless, and weigh about 4oz each, raw 3 tsp olive oil 2 tsp ground cumin 1tbsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp nutmeg 2 tsp tumeric 1-2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp ground cardamom 1 tsp ground cinnamon 3 large garlic cloves very finely minced or grated 1 tsp ginger finely grated 2 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 2 tsp avocado oil lemon wedges for serving For the Cucumber Salas 1 large cucumber peeled and seeded (can also use baby cucumbers, chopped) 1/2 large red onion sliced 3 TBSP Lemon juice or white vinegar 2-3 drops liquid stevia more if needed salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cucumber Salad

1. You will want to make the cucumber salad first, to allow the flavors to combine wile the lamb cooks. To make the salad, slice the cucumber and onion thinly into a bowl.
2. in a small down, combine lemon juice/vinegar, stevia, salt, and pepper. Pour over the cucumbers and onions and allow to marinate in the fridge at least 10-15 minutes before serving.

Lamb Chops

1. In a small bowl, combine all dry spices, ginger, garlic, and olive oil. It should form a thick paste. Set aside.
2. Rub each lamb chop with the spice mixture thoroughly, coating both sides.
3. Heat a pan over medium high heat, add in avocado oil. Once hot, cook lamb chops 3-4 minutes per side. (If using chicken thighs, cook about 5-6 minutes per side, until center reaches 165 degrees F. Allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.

Recipe Notes

1 serving is 1 lamb chip and 1/4 of the cucumber salad. Each serving contains 1 protein, 1 serving fat, and 1 serving veg.

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