Lamb Chops with Authentic Chimichurri Sauce

lamb chops

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork chops

Chicken thighs are leaner while pork chops are more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note, while white vinegar is more affordable.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro provides a different flavor profile, and dried parsley is less expensive.

Smash, peel and chop the garlic cloves. Deseed and chop the habanero peppers.

Finely chop the parsley and add everything to a small bowl.

Add the oregano, Kosher salt, red wine vinegar, olive oil to the bowl and mix everything together to make the chimichurri sauce. Add pepper if desired.

Dry the lamb chops with a paper towel and season with Himalayan pink salt and fresh pepper on both sides.

Add canola oil to the pan and sear the lamb chops on all sides until cooked to desired doneness.

Plate the lamb chops and spoon on a helping of chimichurri sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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