Golden Crust Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops
Tender lamb chops coated in a fragrant herb crust, seared to perfection and finished in the oven for a golden-brown crust. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 38 minutes, pairs lamb chops, bone-in, fresh rosemary, chopped, fresh thyme, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 8 (6 oz each) lamb chops, bone-in
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat lamb chops dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper.
- Step 2: In a bowl, combine 2 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped thyme, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix until crumbly.
- Step 3: Press the herb mixture evenly onto both sides of the lamb chops. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Step 4: Bake for 15-18 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
