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How to Bake Lamb Chops

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How to bake lamb chops is all about a fail-proof method to get juicy lamb chops! Bursting with flavours the entire family will love. 

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Lamb Chops are a great quick and easy protein to add to the dinner table. I turn to lamb chops at least once per month to provide an alternate protein that goes well with easy sides. These chops are what I make when I want a dinner my family will love.

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The longer the marinade, the more flavour in the lamb, BUT, don’t that stop you from making this recipe. It’s so easy and rewarding to make that it’s worth the two minutes to prep the marinade. The entire recipe (marinade included) is 5 ingredients. That’s correct five.

The entire cooking process is less than 20 minutes which means a brief tango with some marinade and these chops on be on the table in under 40 minutes. Not to shabby for a hearty protein.

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Can you cook lamb chops in the oven? You betcha! They do need a quick sear on the stove top to start with to lock in all the juices and any  flavours from marinading that may have been done. The pan that the lamb is seared in goes from stove to oven so there’s no extra dishes floating around either. One recipe, one pan. Just the way I like it.

Finishing the cooking process in the oven is a great way to have a hands off protein all cooked up quickly and without much attention.

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Best side dishes for lamb?

  • For our family with small (preschool aged) children, couscous and a simple salad go a long way with lamb.
  • Potatoes are always brilliant with lamb and these Crispy Salt and Vinegar Potatoes are such fun and hit with kids and adults alike.
  • Polenta is one of my favourite sides to go with lamb. Polenta Fries are a great way to introduce prolenta to littles, although this Polenta is never far from my mind.
  • Other sides dishes that pair well with lamb include: roasted carrots, lemon potatoes, minty peas, rice, and orzo pasta dishes. Oregano and mint are BFFs with lamb so don’t be shy about adding some great flavour to any recipe you team up with these chops.
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How to Bake Lamb Chops
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinading Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

How to bake juicy lamb chops! 

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 8 chops
Author: Samantha
Ingredients
  • 8 medium lamb chops, around 700 grams
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 thin lemon slices
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
Instructions

  1. In a large freezer bag or glass dish, mix together salt, pepper, olive oil, lemon slices, garlic, and oregano. Add lamb chops and marinate for 20 minutes to 4 hours. 

  2. Preheat oven to 400° F .

  3. Heat a large oven-proof skillet (cast iron, steel, etc.) over medium-high heat. Remove lamb chops from marinade (toss any residual oil, lemon, garlic, etc. from marinade). Add chops to skillet and cook each side for 3 minutes to brown. 

  4. Place pan in oven for 8-10  minutes (or until chops are 140° F in the thickest part). 

  5. Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Serve immediately. 

Enjoy! xo

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Comments

  2. We are such big fans of lamb!! And these chops look sensational. The oregano and garlic are such great flavours, a hint of Greece which is perfect for lamb! (p.s loving the suggestion for couscous and salad....the perfect dinner)
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  3. This recipe turned out fantastic. It was fresh and from beginning to end easy to prepare. I kept the marinade going for about four hours, which I recommend. This is a winner.
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  6. I used this recipe last night for my boyfriend's birthday dinner. It was a HUGE hit. I have a lemon tree so I had a fresh picked lemon and fresh oregano from my herb garden. I only marinated them about 3 hours. I paired them with bacon wrapped asparagus and a almond rice pilaf. I was told I can make these again anytime!!!
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  7. I don't eat lamb, but made this for my husband ... he LOVED the flavour. I added fresh thyme and fresh rosemary and marinade overnight.
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  11. Omg, I don't eat lamb and my husband had never tasted it until today when I followed the recipe to a T, only deviation was I used a little bit of other seasonings, but either way he loved it, I paired it with some yellow rice and collard greens and it was delicious. Thank you for this recipe.
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