Pan-Seared Rabbit Chops with Garlic Herb Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

Tender rabbit chops pan-seared to golden perfection and finished with a fragrant garlic herb butter sauce. This European-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs rabbit chops, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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

• 4 pieces, about 6 oz each rabbit chops
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 4 rabbit chops dry and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
3. Step 3: Add the rabbit chops and sear for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 160°F.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low, add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, and 1 tbsp chopped thyme to the pan.
5. Step 5: Spoon the melted butter and herbs continuously over the chops for 2 minutes until fragrant and the butter slightly thickens.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat, drizzle with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and serve immediately.