Marinated Greek Lamb Chops with Roast Potatoes (paidakia

• servings: 4 servings
• total time: 15 hours

Ingredients

8 lamb chops (about 1 inch thick) 🥩

4 garlic cloves, minced 🧄

3 tbsp olive oil 🫒

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 🍋

1 tsp lemon zest 🍋

2 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried thyme

Salt and pepper to taste 🧂

1 ½ lbs (700 g) small potatoes, quartered 🥔

1 tbsp olive oil (for potatoes)

1 tsp paprika (optional)

Directions

In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper to make the marinade. 🥣

Duration: 5 minutes

Place lamb chops in a shallow dish and pour marinade over them. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 2–3 hours for deeper flavor. 🥩

Duration: 1–3 hours

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss quartered potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika. Spread on a baking sheet. 🥔

Duration: 5 minutes

Roast potatoes in the oven for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crispy. 🧑🍳

Duration: 25–30 minutes

Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated lamb chops for 3–4 minutes per side, or until desired doneness is reached. 🔥

Duration: 6–8 minutes

Serve lamb chops hot with roasted potatoes on the side, garnished with extra lemon wedges if desired. 🍋

Duration: Serve immediately

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Marinating Time: 1–3 hours | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes – 3 hours 45 minutes

Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 4 servings