Chinese Char Siu Grilled Lamb Chops

A Chinese-inspired fusion dish featuring tender lamb chops marinated in a flavorful char siu-style sauce with hoisin, soy sauce, and Chinese five-spice powder, then grilled and finished with a honey glaze.

6 servings
4 hr 8 min

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce*
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (Chinese rice wine) or dry Sherry
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder**
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 18 pieces rib lamb chops (about 3 pounds), well trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon water
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  • Szechuan peppercorns
  • cinnamon
  • star anise
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Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Whisk first 6 ingredients in small bowl. Transfer to large resealable plastic bag. Add lamb; seal bag and turn to coat. Marinate in refrigerator at least 4 hours or overnight.

    240 min

  2. 2.

    Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Drain lamb, leaving some marinade clinging. Grill lamb until slightly charred and cooked to desired doneness, about 21/2 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to platter.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Stir honey and 1 tablespoon water in small skillet over medium heat until warm. Brush over lamb chops.

    3 min