These Grilled Hoisin Lamb Loin Chops are marinated in hoisin sauce then grilled. Feel free to use a grill pan or broil them if grilling isn’t available to you due to weather, too. They caramelize beautifully and are served with chopped cilantro and rice. Super quick to make, I think these are a great mid-week dinner when time is tight!
I think lamb doesn’t get featured enough and is not difficult to cook. If you’re like me and need a switch up on the food front this week then these Grilled Hoisin Lamb Loin Chops are for you. Marinate, grill, devour.
Lamb seems to get a bad wrap as something that is “gamey” in flavor. I have yet to have any that had a strange flavor. This is lean, healthy and works well with marinades. Pan seared, roasted, grilled, it’s versatility is why I use it and love to eat it often.
A Few Things About Lamb
- Let the lamb come to room temperature before grilling
- For medium rare internal temperature should be 135°F and for medium 150°F
- Forty percent of the fat in lean cuts of lamb is monounsaturated, that’s the same kind of fat found in olive oil
- No artificial or synthetic growth hormones are used in lamb production in the U.S.
What is Hoisin Sauce?
This is a fantastic Chinese condiment that usually is used with Moo Shu Pork, I love to use it often with chicken and lamb.
Hoisin sauce is a thick, pungent sauce primarily made with black bean paste and Chinese Five Spice powder.
Here it’s marinating lamb loin chops before getting grilled and caramelizing. In this I also add a pinch of red pepper flakes, cracked black pepper for some heat and a kiss of sesame oil, but that’s optional.
While marinating I add some chopped cilantro and again after they’re grilled. The aroma combination of the charred, caramelized lamb with the hoisin and cilantro is divine. Really.
I served these lamb loin chops with some steamed rice and vegetables and you’re good to go.
Simple enough? Enjoy!
This recipe originally was posted here on Kevin Is Cooking on Nov 2016.

Grilled Hoisin Lamb Loin Chops
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds lamb loin chops 1 to 1-1/2 inches thick (See Note1)
- 1 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp sesame oil
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup lightly packed cilantro chopped (divided)
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl whisk together the hoisin sauce, diced garlic, sesame oil and red and black peppers. Add lamb loin chops and half of chopped cilantro. Turn to coat or place all in a plastic bag and turn to coat. Allow to marinate at least 30 minutes or longer.
- Preheat grill to 350°F (medium heat). Clean and oil your grill.
- Grill 3 minutes, turn each chop 90 degrees for that nice char grill look, and cook for another 3 minutes. Turn the chops over and baste with any remaining hoisin sauce. Cook for about 6 more minutes, turning halfway through. They should still be pink inside. Remove the chops from the grill and place on a warm plate to rest. Sprinkle with remaining chopped cilantro.
- Serve with steamed rice and vegetables.
Notes
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What would you serve to accompany this?
I served this with steamed rice and vegetables, keep those lamb chops as the star! 🙂
What if you don’t have a grill? These look delicious and we love lamb! Can this be made in the oven? Thank you, Kevin.
A grill pan or under the broiler are two options Dee.
Just excellent. Made these on 2 occasions now and turned out perfectly. A must keep recipe.
Excellent, always love to read comments like this! Cheers Sandy!
This looks Fantastic! a great new way to cook it for me, and i love Hoisin sauce, and its a quick fix too!
Here is a link to a super fast sweeter Glazed Lamb Chops …..
Thanks Wesley, it caramelizes well and is all sticky sweet.
WOW!!! This looks amazing!!! I’ve never had lamb with these flavors before. I definitely will be trying this 🙂
They are killer and the aroma and caramelization is fantastic Angelina. Thanks so much for stopping by. 🙂
I don’t love Lamb but my wife loves it.So for that reason she will try to made Grilled Hoisin Loin Chops at home
I’m sure she will not be disappointed Arturo!
PERFECT!!!!!! Just looking at your pictures only makes my stomach growl.
Thanks Sabrina, these are too good!
WOW! Just wow, Kevin! Not only does this sound amazing, but your photos are just stunning! Totally drool-worthy and wishing I could lick my screen. I’m with you, lamb doesn’t get featured enough. I for one, absolutely love it! And that thick, glossy lacquer of the hoisin sauce just sends these chops over the top! Very nicely done!
Thanks Kathleen, hoisin is such a gift and the char off the grill makes these. So good!
Hoisin has to be one of my favourite cooking sauces. I love it! I’d be all over these lamb chops in no time. Delicious!
Thanks John, it need not be for Moo Shu Pork alone!
yummilicious…. Lip smacking good!!
Thank you Sharmila! Lamb is so good!
Lamb is relatively new to me….eating it, that is. Probably been about a couple of years now and I haven’t looked back since! Love it now! Sesame oil is a lovely touch…love that stuff! Pinning and I’m sure these will make their way to our table really soon 🙂 Have a fantastic weekend, Kevin!
Ever since I got into Middle Eastern cooking around 10 years ago it has been a key player in this kitchen. Love lamb! Thanks Dawn.
You are so right. Lamb doesn’t get featured enough and when it does it’s usually fairly standard (dare I say mint sauce). I love the cultural mash-up with hoisin. You’ve inspired me to experiment with unexpected lamb directions. Maybe lamb scallapini! Yeah I like that I idea, I’m off to the cooking board. GREG
Mmm, lamb scallopini sounds most delicious Greg!
These look so easy and so full of flavor Kevin! We don’t eat lamb that often, but I clearly need to use this recipe the next time I decide to serve it! Sounds wonderful!
Thanks Mary Ann, it’s definitely a fantastic alternate protein source and the marinades take to it so well. Cheers!