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Baked Lamb Chops with Rosemary and Garlic

Updated: Nov 15, 2024 · Published: Nov 30, 2021 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 18 Comments

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A delicious tray bake dish, where the juicy lamb chops and vegetables are all cooked together. Oven Baked Lamb Chops are quick and easy to make, with a light and fresh lemon, rosemary and garlic marinade. Just a few minutes prep time, these are easy to adapt with different vegetables and they are a great way to make the most out of the incredible flavour from lamb chops.

A baking tray full of cooked lamb chops, chopped potatoes and cherry tomatoes.

We love a recipe where the main and the sides are all baked in one pan - delicious food and less washing up. That's a win for us!

We love lamb chops because they are so quick to cook, they have lots of flavour and they look far more impressive than they are. In this baked lamb chops recipe, we share all of our top tips for getting juicy, tender and perfectly cooked lamb chops every time.

If you are looking for more one pan dishes to make, then why not try our delicious Honey Garlic Side of Salmon, amazing Sticky Chicken Tray Bake, easy Orzo Soup or flavourful Spanish Bean Stew?

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  • Why You Will Love It
  • Oven Roasted Lamb Chops Ingredients
  • How to Make Lamb Chops in the Oven -Step by Step
  • What Lamb to Use
  • How Long to Cook Lamb Chop
  • Lamb Chop Marinade
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Extra Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Lamb Recipes
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Why You Will Love It

  • A delicious way to cook lamb chops - If you haven't cooked lamb chops before and are unsure what to do with them, then this is a foolproof recipe. It's so easy. You will LOVE making lamb chops in the oven.
  • All done in one pan - The potatoes do need to be par boiled and the lamb chops are best when browned first, but once it goes in the oven, it is all done in one baking tray.
  • Easy to adapt - Use this roasted lamb chops recipe as a guide and then adapt it to suit your own tastes, or what you have that needs using up. There are lots of different vegetables that can be added and we have given suggestions for that below.
  • Can be prepared in advance - You can marinate the lamb in advance and par boil the potatoes in advance and then keep them in the fridge until you are ready to cook them.

Oven Roasted Lamb Chops Ingredients

All the ingredients needed for this recipe with text overlay labels.

A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

  • Lamb chops - We used bone in, lamb chops as they have the best flavour.
  • Oil - We used olive oil as we love the flavour. Try to use the best quality olive oil you can, as you really will be able to tell the difference.
  • Garlic - Freshly crushed is always best, however you could use crushed garlic in a tube to save time. Because the garlic is an important part of the flavour, you need to make sure it is fresh and firm to touch. Make sure it is finely crushed, almost in a paste, as this ensures even distribution in the marinade.
  • Rosemary - Lamb and rosemary are a perfect match and fresh is always best. You could use thyme instead of rosemary if you prefer.
  • Potatoes - We used new potatoes, and quartered them. However, you could use a larger potato and then cut it in the smaller chunks. You could use sweet potato too, but that would cook quicker.
  • Tomatoes - These not only add colour to the baking tray, but they had a burst of juice when you bite into them too, which stops the whole dish from being too dry.
  • Lemon - We used lemon juice and zest in the marinade and it adds a lovely freshness for the lamb. Plus, rosemary and lemon go so well together.
  • Shallots - These are mixed in with the potatoes for some extra texture. Shallots add a nice sweetness, however you could swap them for a red onion cut into small chunks.
  • Salt and pepper - Season to taste.

More ingredient substitutions and variations can be found in the recipe card.

How to Make Lamb Chops in the Oven -Step by Step

Prep: Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.

A bowl containing lamb chops, herbs, garlic and oil.

One: Put the lamb chops, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, rosemary, lemon juice and zest and the salt and pepper in a bowl.

Everything mixed so the chops are coated.

Two: Mix well so that the lamb is coated. Cover and leave to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Halved new potatoes in a saucepan.

Three: Parboil the potatoes for 5 minutes.

Cooked new potatoes steaming in a colandar.

Four: Drain and leave to steam dry for a few minutes.

Four lamb chops cooking in a frying pan.

Five: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan and add the marinated chops.

Browned lamb chops in the frying pan.

Six: Brown for 1 minute per side.

Browned lamb chops and shallot quarters on a large baking sheet.

Seven: Put the browned chops onto a large baking tray and add the shallots.

The cooked new potatoes added to the baking sheet.

Eight: Add the potatoes to the tray. Drizzle the remaining oil over the potatoes and add any oil from the pan. Put the tray into the oven for 5 minutes, or 8 minutes if you prefer your lamb more well-done.

Cherry tomatoes added to the pan.

Nine: Add the tomatoes to the pan and return to the oven for a further 10 minutes.

What Lamb to Use

We used lamb loin chops for this recipe. Lamb loin chops and lamb rib chops are two different cuts of lamb, and the cooking time will vary.

The loin chops are cut from the waist of the lamb and they don’t have any rib bones, but they do have a small bone in them still.

How Long to Cook Lamb Chop

Lamb chops will take around 15 minutes in the oven if you like them a little pink, or 18 minutes if you like them well done. Cooking time will depend on the thickness of your lamb chops though.

Lamb is actually really forgiving, and if you cook it for a little longer, it will still be nice and juicy. However, lamb chops will dry out quicker than say a leg or shoulder of lamb, so you don't want to overcook it too much.

Two baked lamb chops surrounded by roasted new potato quarters.

Lamb Chop Marinade

It really is worth marinating the lamb before cooking it. Mix all the marinade ingredients into the lamb and then put in the fridge for 30 minutes.

You can be getting all the other ingredients ready, and the potatoes par boiled whilst it is marinating. Marinating it allows all the flavours to really intensify. You can marinate them for up to 24 hours, but no longer than that because the lamb will become mushy.

You can swap the rosemary for thyme if you prefer, but rosemary and lamb really is the perfect combination. If you love garlic, then feel free to add a couple more cloves into the recipe for a more intense flavour.

If you like spicy food, then I would recommend putting a small spoon of harissa paste into the marinade. It will add so much flavour, and a little spice.

If you wanted a lower in carb version, then swap the potatoes for celeriac or swede (rutabaga). Or, why not try our Roasted Swede or Celeriac Chips recipe?

Serving Suggestions

This recipe has it all, as the baked lamb chops are cooking with the potatoes and tomatoes at the same time.

If you just wanted to cook the lamb by itself and then serve it with another potato side, then we would recommend our Greek Potatoes, Hasselback Potatoes or Crispy Garlic Smashed Potatoes.

You don't have to serve it with potatoes though. The lamb also goes well with Easy Greek Rice, Gigantes Plaki, or Cilantro Lime Rice.

Finish it all off with a drizzle of our homemade mint sauce.

Extra Tips

  • Make sure that the frying pan is heated to a high heat when you brown the lamb chops. This makes sure that you give the outside some crispiness.
  • Add some extra flavour by mixing some sun-dried tomato paste into the marinade.
  • Make sure to rest your lamb chops for 5 minutes before serving. This keeps all the juices in and helps keep the lamb lovely and moist.
  • When you add the potatoes to the tray, you can also add some chunks of bell pepper, aubergine and courgette. You need to make sure that there is enough room in the baking tray though, because you want everything to get crispy edges, rather than it to just steam.
Lamb chops, potatoes and tomateos on a black baking tray.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to tell if the lamb is cooked?

The best way to check that lamb is cooked is to use a meat thermometer. The safe internal temperature for cooked lamb is 62°C/145°F, and this will give you medium rare baked lamb chops. The meat thermometer should be inserted into the thickest part of the meat that's not touching any bone.

Can lamb chops be pink in the middle?

Yes, it is fine for there to be some pink in the middle of the lamb chops and if you cook them to medium rare, then they will be.

Can you cook lamb chops on the BBQ?

Yes, you can cook these on the BBQ and they will take around 3-4 minutes each side.

How to store baked lamb chops

If you have leftovers, you can store them in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Can I freeze baked lamb chops?

You can, however we would say they are best kept in the fridge and eaten after 2 days. The lamb can become a bit tough once defrosted and reheated.

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Recipe

Baked lamb chops with potatoes and tomatoes.

Baked Lamb Chops with Rosemary and Garlic

By: Dannii Martin
Try this quick and flavourful recipe for oven baked lamb chops with lemon, rosemary, and garlic marinade. An easy and impressive dinner idea!
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Gluten Free
4.78 from 18 votes
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: British
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Cook: 17 minutes mins
Marinading time: 30 minutes mins
Total: 52 minutes mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 652kcal
Allergens:
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Meat

Ingredients

  • 800 g (28.22 oz) Lamb chops - about 100g/3.5oz per chop
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 3 Garlic clove - crushed
  • 10 g (0.33 cups) Fresh rosemary - finely chopped
  • 800 g (1.75 lb) New potatoes - quartered
  • 0.5 Lemon - juice and zest only
  • 4 Shallots - quartered
  • 2 pinch Sea salt
  • 2 pinch Ground black pepper
  • 200 g (1.33 cups) Cherry tomatoes

Instructions

  • Put 800 g Lamb chops, 2 tablespoon Olive oil, 3 Garlic clove, 10 g Fresh rosemary, juice and zest of 0.5 Lemon and 2 pinch Sea salt in a bowl. Mix well so that the lamb is coated. Cover and leave to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
  • Parboil 800 g New potatoes for 5 minutes. Drain and leave to steam dry for a few minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon Olive oil in a pan and add the marinated chops. Brown for 1 minute per side.
  • Put the browned chops onto a large baking tray and add 4 Shallots.
  • Add the potatoes to the tray. Drizzle 1 tablespoon Olive oil over the potatoes and add any oil from the pan. Put in the oven for 5 minutes, or 8 minutes if you prefer your lamb more well-done.
  • Add 200 g Cherry tomatoes to the pan and return to the oven for a further 10 minutes.

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure that the frying pan is heated to a high heat when you brown the lamb chops. This makes sure that you give the outside some crispiness.
  • Add some extra flavour by mixing some sun-dried tomato paste into the marinade.
  • Make sure to rest your lamb chops for 5 minutes before serving. This keeps all the juices in and helps keep the lamb lovely and moist.
  • When you add the potatoes to the tray, you can also add some chunks of bell pepper, aubergine and courgette. You need to make sure that there is enough room in the baking tray though, because you want everything to get crispy edges, rather than it to just steam.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 652kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 1710mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 326IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 7mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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Comments

  1. Phil says

    July 17, 2023 at 7:15 pm

    5 stars
    I never thought of lemon with lamb but this works so well, just tried it and was amazed how much flavour it gave. Definitely a keeper

    Reply
  2. Meg T says

    April 09, 2023 at 2:33 am

    3 stars
    Waste of lamb
    Fine but better lamb recipes out there, much tastier, better flavors.

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      April 09, 2023 at 8:11 am

      It would be helpful if you could explain a little more please. Why is it a waste of lamb? There are only so many ways to cook lamb chops and with 3 garlic cloves and plenty of rosemary, this has a lot of flavour, unless the marinating step was skipped or the garlic and rosemary wasn't fresh. Hope that helps.

      Reply
      • Meg T says

        April 11, 2023 at 2:33 pm

        3 stars
        Marinated for 5ish hours, flavor still lacking. 3 Cloves of garlic is not much for this quantity of lamb, many stuff with garlic that melts once roasted. Adding more herbs parsley, thyme, any other, would help it be less one note. Could add some infused garlic oil to layer flavors.
        Waste as flavor lacking and better quality recipes out there.
        Happy Easter, God Bless.

        Reply
        • Dannii says

          April 11, 2023 at 5:30 pm

          I suppose it would depend on the size of your garlic cloves, how fresh they are and how much you like garlic. We triple test all our recipes and found this had plenty of flavour.

          Reply
  3. Alison says

    December 29, 2021 at 11:11 pm

    5 stars
    I love that this is all baked together for simplicity. It really makes for a beautiful presentation. Perfect for a dinner party!

    Reply
  4. Heidy says

    December 29, 2021 at 7:09 pm

    5 stars
    These Baked Lamb Chops were so tender and juicy. I love lamb, so I was glad I spotted this recipe on Pinterest. I will be making this again around Easter! Happy New Year.

    Reply
  5. Anjali says

    December 29, 2021 at 7:08 pm

    5 stars
    Baking these lamb chops made them super tender and flavorful! They turned out perfectly in the oven and my family loved them!

    Reply
  6. Kristen Wood says

    December 29, 2021 at 6:57 pm

    5 stars
    Pinned to make for family next weekend! Thank you!

    Reply
  7. sonia says

    December 29, 2021 at 6:41 pm

    My family and I love lamb.
    This recipe is just right for us!

    Reply
  8. Lisa says

    December 03, 2021 at 5:17 pm

    5 stars
    My family loves lamb chops and this is a perfect easy dinner to make!

    Reply
  9. Claudia Lamascolo says

    December 03, 2021 at 4:56 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe made me wish for lamb immediately, I am doing this over the weekend love it!

    Reply
  10. MJ says

    December 03, 2021 at 4:51 pm

    5 stars
    I'm always looking for new ideas for sheet pan recipes and am so glad I found this one! Such a delicious and easy way to cook lamb!

    Reply
  11. Jenn says

    December 03, 2021 at 4:17 pm

    5 stars
    The rosemary is a must! So cozy and comforting for all this cold weather we've been having -- thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  12. Gina says

    December 03, 2021 at 1:32 pm

    This is a really great easy way to enjoy lamb for dinner without it needing to be a special occasion. Love all the garlic flavor and roasting the tomatoes on the tray with everything.

    Reply
  13. Natalie says

    December 03, 2021 at 1:17 pm

    5 stars
    Wonderful dinner idea. I'm going to make this for dinner on Sunday. Looks easy and delicious. And healthy.

    Reply
  14. Katherine says

    December 03, 2021 at 12:21 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a tasty way to enjoy lamb! I love all the fresh flavors.

    Reply
  15. Kate says

    December 03, 2021 at 12:20 pm

    5 stars
    One-tray dinners are just perfect for a weeknight supper - love this, packed with so many lovely flavours!

    Reply
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