Oven-Baked Lamb Chops : Dirty Recipes

lamb loin chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin chops

Chicken breast is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice can provide a similar flavor without alcohol.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Pat the lamb loin chops dry with paper towels.

Season both sides of the lamb chops with salt, black pepper, garlic, paprika, onion powder, and mustard.

Drizzle olive oil over the seasoned lamb chops and rub the spices into the meat.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add butter until melted.

Sear the lamb chops for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.

Transfer the seared lamb chops to a baking dish.

In a small bowl, mix together rosemary, thyme, honey, and lemon juice.

Pour the herb mixture over the lamb chops in the baking dish.

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F for medium-rare.

Let the lamb chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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