Description
This delicious Honey Garlic Lamb with Pickled Cucumber recipe combines tender lamb chops marinated in a flavorful blend of honey, garlic, and soy sauce, served with tangy pickled cucumbers. A perfect balance of sweet and savory Asian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Lamb:
- 1 1/2 pounds lamb chops or lamb loin (boneless or bone-in)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Pickled Cucumber:
- 1 large cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
- red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Marinate the Lamb: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, honey, soy sauce, vinegar or lemon juice, ginger, and black pepper. Place lamb in a shallow dish or zip-top bag and pour the marinade over it. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 8 hours in the fridge).
- Prepare Pickled Cucumbers: In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and sesame oil if using. Add the sliced cucumber and toss to coat. Let sit for at least 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cook the Lamb: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove lamb from the marinade and cook for 3–4 minutes per side (for chops) or until desired doneness. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve: Serve lamb hot with pickled cucumber on the side. Garnish with sesame seeds or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- This dish pairs beautifully with jasmine rice or rice noodles.
- For deeper flavor, reduce the leftover marinade in a saucepan to use as a drizzle (boil for 5–7 minutes to make it safe).
- Lamb can be swapped with beef or chicken if preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop or Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
