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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 Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 730 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice 1 lemon freshly squeezed
  • 2 teaspoon dried oregano preferably Greek, or ½ cup chopped fresh
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cracked pepper
  • 8 lamb chops
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking

Instructions

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  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).
Optional:
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  1. 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 ¼ 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 Information

Calories 730kcal (37%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 84g (168%) Fat 41g (63%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 22g Cholesterol 257mg (86%) Sodium 782mg (33%) Potassium 1.115mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.5g (1%) Vitamin A 20IU (0%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 63mg (6%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 730

% Daily Value*

Calories 730kcal 37%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 84g 168%
Fat 41g 63%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 22g 110%
Cholesterol 257mg 86%
Sodium 782mg 33%
Potassium 1.115mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.5g 1%
Vitamin A 20IU 0%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 63mg 6%
Iron 8mg 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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