Recipes Meat and Poultry Lamb Chops The Best Lamb Chops 4.3 (7) 6 Reviews 3 Photos These lamb chops with garlic and rosemary are so flavorful — they really are the best! When your MIL is 100% Greek, you know you will have to fix lamb chops for her son! This is her recipe and it always impresses guests. The chops are easy to cook in the oven and ready to serve in under 30 minutes. Submitted by Lucky Noodles Updated on December 5, 2023 Save Rate Print Share 3 3 3 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Roasting lamb chops results in tender, juicy, and flavorful meat every time. How to Cook Lamb Chops In the Oven You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics: Chef Mo How to Season Lamb Chops This irresistible oven-roasted lamb chop recipe calls for the following seasonings: garlic, fresh rosemary, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. These bold, fresh flavors play together beautifully. Of course, you can customize the seasonings to suit your taste. How to Roast Lamb Chops Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this oven-roasted lamb chop recipe: Trim and prepare each lamb chop with olive oil and seasonings. Roast the lamb chops in a cast iron skillet in the preheated oven.Cover the roasted lamb chops with foil and let rest before serving. Recipe Tip You can use a roasting pan instead of a cast iron pan. How Long to Cook Lamb Chops In the Oven In an oven preheated to 425 degrees F, four 4-ounce lamb chops should be perfectly cooked in about 8 to 10 minutes. You’ll know they’re cooked to medium-well doneness when an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium-well doneness. What to Serve With Oven-Roasted Lamb Chops For delicious serving inspiration, explore our collection of Flavor-Packed Side Dishes for Lamb. Here are a few of the mouthwatering recipes you’ll find: Roasted Za'atar Potatoes Chef John's Perfect Polenta Arica's Green Beans and Feta Recipe Tip Serve the oven-roasted lamb chops with homemade mint jelly for an impressive presentation. How to Store Oven-Roasted Lamb Chops Store your leftovers in a shallow, airtight container for three to five days. Reheat in an oven preheated to 350 degrees F until the meat is heated through. Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Ingredients 4 (4 ounce) lamb chops 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed 1 clove garlic, minced ½ tablespoon crushed fresh rosemary leaves sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste ¼ cup mint jelly Directions Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Cut away excess fat from lamb chops (some fat does add flavor). Coat each chop lightly in olive oil. Season lamb chops with garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Place lamb chops in a cast iron skillet. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium-well doneness. Remove from the oven and cover tightly with foil; let rest for 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with mint jelly on the side. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 289 Calories 19g Fat 12g Carbs 17g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 289 % Daily Value * Total Fat 19g 24% Saturated Fat 7g 36% Cholesterol 67mg 22% Sodium 52mg 2% Total Carbohydrate 12g 4% Total Sugars 11g Protein 17g 34% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 16mg 1% Iron 1mg 7% Potassium 224mg 5% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved