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cooked lamb chops pieces in a black pan, green herbs sprinkled on top with two lemon wedges to one side.
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Greek Lamb Chops

Just like a Greek restaurant or even better! Whether you decide to grill them or fry them in a cast iron skillet (or regular pan), these homemade Greek Lamb Chops are a family favourite! Once you try these you will never look back!
Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Greek Lamb, Greek Lamb Chops, Lamb Chops
Servings: 4 people
Author: Karina

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 lemon freshly squeezed
  • 2 tsp dried oregano preferably Greek, or 1/2 cup chopped fresh
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cracked pepper
  • 8 lamb chops
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
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Instructions

  • Using paper towels, pat dry chops and discard any shards or bone fragments.
  • Mix all of the ingredients together in a small jug or bowl. 
  • Arrange lamb chops in a large baking dish or on a large plate, and pour the marinade all over the lamb, rubbing it into the meat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for half an hour, or for a deeper flavour, marinate overnight in the refrigerator, turning the chops from time to time (before cooking, let lamb chops sit at room temp 30 minutes).
  • Heat oil in a pan (cast iron preferably or grill plates) over high heat until just starting to smoke. Fry or grill lamb in 2 batches for 3-4 minutes each side, depending on thickness until done to your liking. (Usually, at 3 minutes per side they are medium, and at 4 minutes they are medium-well.)
  • Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
    Sprinkle with a little extra dried oregano for added flavour and a little extra lemon juice (optional).

Optional:

  • For left over marinade: reduce heat down to medium-low leaving any leftover drippings in the pan. When pan has lowered in heat, pour in the leftover marinade along with 1 tablespoon of butter and 1/4 cup beef broth. Bring to a simmer and allow to cook for at least 5 minutes. Stir in a tablespoon of lemon juice and serve with the lamb. 

Notes

If lamb chops aren't available at your local butcher or grocery store, you can always use lamb steaks, forequarter chops, or loin chops instead.

Nutrition

Calories: 730kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 84g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 257mg | Sodium: 782mg | Potassium: 1.115mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 8mg