Juicy Herb Roasted Lamb Chops (Printable)

Tender lamb chops infused with rosemary, thyme, garlic, and olive oil, roasted for a flavorful Mediterranean dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Lamb

01 - 8 lamb rib chops, approximately 2 pounds (about 1 inch thick)

→ Marinade

02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
07 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
08 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ To Serve

09 - Lemon wedges (optional)
10 - Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine olive oil, rosemary, thyme, garlic, lemon zest, kosher salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
02 - Pat lamb chops dry with paper towels, add to the marinade, and toss to coat evenly. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate up to 4 hours, then bring to room temperature before roasting.
03 - Heat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
04 - Arrange lamb chops on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 10 to 12 minutes for medium-rare, flipping once halfway through cooking.
05 - Remove from oven and let the chops rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
06 - Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The marinade transforms simple chops into restaurant-quality lamb with barely any fuss.
  • Twenty minutes in the oven means you can have an elegant dinner ready before you've finished your first glass of wine.
  • Fresh herbs make it feel special without requiring you to be a skilled cook.
02 -
  • Skip the step of patting the chops dry and you'll steam them instead of sear them—a mistake I made exactly once.
  • Room temperature lamb cooks predictably; cold lamb from the fridge will have cold spots inside even after the outside looks done.
  • That 5-minute rest isn't just tradition—it's the difference between juicy chops and ones that bleed onto your plate.
03 -
  • Buy your lamb chops from a butcher who can cut them to order—they'll be more even in thickness, which means more even cooking.
  • If you're cooking for a crowd, you can marinate the chops in the morning and roast them right before dinner, making this one of the easiest elegant main dishes to pull off.

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