Easy Oven Baked Lamb Chops

Juicy, tender, flavorful lamb marinated with fresh herbs and baked perfectly. If you want to enjoy something quick yet tasty and ready in under 40 minutes, look no further than this recipe.

This Baked Lamb Chop is a perfect romantic dinner for you both. Whenever I make lamb chops, it's like a homemade gourmet meal made easy. All the fresh herbs, garlic, lemon and other spices will fill your home with an irresistible flavor. Consider serving these with creamy mushroom sauce or delicious njangsa sauce.

Master the art of cooking lamb with our simple yet elegant oven-baked lamb chops recipe. This method yields tender, juicy chops with a perfectly caramelized exterior, rivaling the texture achieved in our crispy baked fish. The careful balance of heat and timing used here is similar to our approach in preparing baked pork chops with herbs and garlic butter, demonstrating how mastering a few key techniques can elevate a variety of proteins.

INGREDIENTS:

• Lamb Rip Chops: About 8 chops from the rack of lamb.
• Fresh Herbs: Thyme, Parsley, and Rosemary. This will give this dish earthly and deep flavors. You can also use dried herbs. Italian seasoning will also be a good option.
• Garlic cloves: Either mince or use the paste. I used garlic paste in this recipe.
• Worcestershire Sauce: This helps to tenderize the meat.
• Hot sauce: For a kick of heat. Also, hot sauce contains vinegar, which helps to tenderize the meat. You can adjust it according to your heat level.
• Spices: Salt, Paprika, Onion Powder, and black pepper. To taste and for flavor.
• Lemon Juice: For flavor and taste
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil

How to Bake Lamb Chops in the Oven

Check the recipe card at the end of this post for a detailed recipe.

• Prep: Cut the lamb chops from the rack and wash them very well. If you want to reduce that "gamey" smell, clean with some lemon juice and vinegar, then rinse thoroughly. Pat dry with a paper towel.
• Mix the Marinade: In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix well.
• Marinate: Put the chops inside the marinate bowl and rub generously till well coated. You can allow it to marinate for 1 hour to overnight in the refrigerator.
• Bake the Lamb Chops: Remove the lamb chops from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. Transfer the chops to a baking dish, then bake in the oven at 400 F for 15 minutes. (Well done).
• Remove from the oven and serve with the side of your choice.

What is the Cooking time for Lamb Chops?

In this recipe, cooking temperature is 400 degrees F.

• 2-5 minutes, Medium rare to medium depending on how thick meat is.
• 5-7 minutes, medium well.
• 7-15 minutes, well done.

Can I use Lamb Loin or Lamb Shoulder?

Yes! This recipe is perfect with it. But since they are thicker, you will need to bake for a longer time.