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Lamb chops with a side of mint chimichurri on a plate with visible herbs and a glossy seared crust.
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Easy Lamb Chops with Mint Chimichurri

These easy lamb chops with mint chimichurri are juicy, sweet-savory, and finished with a fresh herby sauce that cuts through every bite.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marination1 hour
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easter, holiday, lamb
Servings: 3 servings
Author: August DeWindt

Ingredients

Lamb chops:

  • ¼ cup Olive oil
  • Kosher Salt to taste
  • Fresh Cracked Black Pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Rosemary chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1-1.25 lbs Lamb chops

Mint chimichurri:

  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup mint leaves
  • ½ cup Italian parsley
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • Kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Lamb chops:

  • Cut the lamb chops into individual chops if using a rack of lamb.
    Lamb chops cut from rack of lamb.
  • To a mixing bowl add the olive oil, salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, honey and garlic. Whisk to combine.
  • Add the lamb chops to the same bowl or to a ziplock and coat with the marinade. Let this marinate for at least an hour and up to overnight in the fridge. Take out the lamb chops fifteen minutes before cooking. This will help it cook evenly.
    Lamb chops marinating in a bowl.
  • Heat a large pan over medium high heat. Once hot add in 2 tablespoons of any high smoke point oil. Add the lamb chops and cook for about 4 minutes per side. Sear the back of the lamb chops for about 30 seconds and remove from the pan.
    Lamb chops frying in a cast iron skillet.
  • Let rest for about 5-10 minutes. I usually make the mint chimichurri during the resting time.

Mint Chimichurri:

  • Combine all the ingredients in a small food processor or blender & blend until smooth. Alternatively you can finely chop the garlic, mint and parsley and mix it all together in a bowl with the remaining ingredients.
    Mint chimichurri blending in a food processor.
  • Serve on top of the lamb chops or on the side.
    Lamb chops with a side of mint chimichurri on a plate with visible herbs and a glossy seared crust.

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Notes

Plan for 2-3 chops per person! This really depends on the thickness of the chops and appetite. If serving with sides and other mains 2-3 should be enough. 

Nutrition

Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 619mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1217IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 5mg