Baked Lamb Chops
Oven baked lamb chops are seasoned with garlic and herbs, then roasted until tender and juicy. A simple lamb dinner that cooks in about 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lamb chops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh herbs, thyme, rosemary, or oregano
- kosher salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Bring the lamb chops to room temperature for about 15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400°F with the oven rack in the center position.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, thyme, a big pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Place the lamb chops on a plate. Rub them with olive oil mixture.
- Arrange the chops in a single layer on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8 minutes and flip them over. Bake an additional 5 minutes until medium rare, depending on thickness.
- Remove the lamb chops from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Storage and Leftovers
Store leftover lamb chops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat or in a 300°F oven until warmed through. Avoid overheating in the microwave, which can make the meat tough.
Nutrition
Calories: 505.5kcalCarbohydrates: 0.5gProtein: 55.9gTotal Fat: 29.7gSaturated Fat: 8.3gCholesterol: 171.6mgSodium: 133.8mgPotassium: 721mgFiber: 0.03gSugar: 0.01gNet Carbohydrates: 0.5g
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