Greek Lamb Chops with Mint Yogurt Sauce Recipe

lamb chops

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork chops

Chicken thighs are lower in fat, while pork chops are generally less expensive.

plain yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers more protein and creaminess.

Make a rub for the lamb chops using fresh oregano, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic.

Season the lamb chops with salt and pepper, then brush on the rub and press it into the meat.

Add olive oil to a skillet and swirl to coat the bottom.

Cook the lamb chops for 3 minutes on each side until they are seared.

While the lamb chops cook, prepare the yogurt sauce by combining plain yogurt, lemon juice, fresh mint, salt, and minced garlic in a bowl and whisking together.

Once the lamb chops are done, top them with the yogurt sauce and garnish with a sprig of mint.

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