Baked Lamb Chops: 4 Delicious Variations for Easter and Beyond.
The baked lamb chops are an easy-to-make meat main course, perfect for the Easter menu and beyond.
Lamb meat:
– is lean and low-calorie; however, the fat content depends on the cut, and chops are a lean part;
– has a characteristic aroma and an intense flavor.
With one preparation, I brought to the table 4 variations of baked lamb chops:
– marinated baked lamb chops;
– marinated and breaded baked lamb chops in 3 versions:
with plain breadcrumbs;
with breadcrumbs and cheese;
with pistachio crust.
Don’t forget to consider the breading in the total carbohydrate count of your meal.
Flavorful and versatile, for every taste!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Electric Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- lamb chops
- lemon juice (or orange juice)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch mixed peppercorns (with grinder)
- 1 pinch green peppercorns (with grinder)
- parsley
- sage
- breadcrumbs (or whole wheat breadcrumbs)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch mixed peppercorns (with grinder)
- cheese (coarsely grated)
- pistachios (or pine nuts or hazelnuts)
- 1 drizzle extra virgin olive oil (raw)
Suggested Tools
- 1 Baking dish
- Plastic Wrap
- 1 Baking Tray 10×11 in
- Parchment paper
Preparation
Prepare a baking dish.
Drizzle the bottom with lemon juice.
Arrange the lamb chops inside the dish and coat them evenly by turning them over in the lemon juice.Season the lamb chops with herbs and spices:
• salt;
• mixed pepper;
• green pepper;
• parsley;
• sage.
Seal the dish with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the fridge for at least two hours, making sure to turn the chops halfway through marination.
Take the lamb chops out of the fridge at least half an hour before cooking them.
In a plate, combine:
• breadcrumbs or whole wheat breadcrumbs;
• salt;
• pepper;
and mix.
Line a baking tray with a sheet of parchment paper.
Set aside some chops without breading and proceed with the breaded lamb chops in 3 variations.
– Baked Lamb Chops with Breadcrumbs
Coat the lamb chops in the breading, breading them evenly.– Baked Lamb Chops with Breadcrumbs and Cheese
Coat the lamb chops in the breading, breading them evenly.
Coarsely grate some cheese over the breaded chops.– Baked Lamb Chops Breaded with Pistachios
Coat the lamb chops in the breading, breading them evenly.
Coarsely chop a handful of pistachios [or pine nuts or hazelnuts] and sprinkle the nut crumbs over the breaded chops.
Preheat the oven.
Bake in a fan oven at 356°F for about 20 minutes, until golden brown.Serve.
Grind some more pepper and drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil.Your baked lamb chops in 4 versions are ready.
Enjoy your meal!
Baked Lamb Chops with Potatoes
– Oven-Baked Potatoes with Skin.
FAQ
Is lamb meat lean?
Lamb meat is lean and low-calorie; however, the fat content depends on the cut, and chops are a lean part.
