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 time
- 35 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 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)
Instructions
- 1
Using paper towels, pat dry chops and discard any shards or bone fragments.
- 2
Mix all of the ingredients together in a small jug or bowl.
- 3
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).
- 4
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.)
- 5
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.Sprinkle with a little extra dried oregano for added flavour and a little extra lemon juice (optional).
- 6
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.