Hoisin Glazed Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Pesto

These hoisin glazed grilled lamb chops are the perfect addition to your summer grilling repertoire. The sweet and savory hoisin sauce paired with tangy mint pesto is a flavor combination that is sure to impress your guests. Follow this recipe for a simple yet delicious meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Ingredients

• 8 lamb chops
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper
• Mint pesto (recipe below)

Mint Pesto Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
• 1/2 cup almonds, toasted
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic.
3. Season lamb chops with salt and pepper.
4. Brush both sides of the lamb chops with the hoisin mixture.
5. Place lamb chops on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is reached.
6. Remove lamb chops from the grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
7. While the lamb chops are resting, prepare the mint pesto. In a food processor, combine mint leaves, parsley leaves, almonds, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and salt and pepper. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped.
8. With the food processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil and continue to blend until the mixture is smooth.
9. Serve the lamb chops topped with the mint pesto.

Tips

• Make sure to let the lamb chops rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
• This recipe also works well with pork chops or chicken thighs.
• For an extra kick of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the hoisin mixture.

Conclusion

These hoisin glazed grilled lamb chops with mint pesto are a simple yet delicious meal that is sure to impress your guests. With a sweet and savory glaze and tangy pesto, this dish is a perfect addition to any dinner party or summer barbecue. Try it out for yourself and see why it's a crowd-pleaser!