Description
Sweet and savory glazed lamb chops cook in just 25 minutes with simple ingredients. The honey garlic glaze caramelizes beautifully creating restaurant-quality flavor at home.
Ingredients
8 lamb chops, about 1 inch thick
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
1. Pat lamb chops completely dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Add lamb chops and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Don’t move them around.
4. Reduce heat to medium, push chops to the side, add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Stir in honey, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and rosemary. Let simmer gently for 1-2 minutes until glossy.
6. Return chops to pan and spoon glaze over them. Cook 1-2 more minutes turning once to coat both sides.
7. Transfer to serving plate, drizzle with extra glaze, sprinkle with parsley and let rest 3-5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Pat meat completely dry or it won’t brown properly.
Watch garlic closely – it burns quickly and turns bitter.
Use meat thermometer for perfect doneness: 135°F for medium-rare, 145°F for medium.
Add tiny splash of water to glaze at the end for silky sauce.
Fresh rosemary tastes much better than dried.
Store leftovers in airtight container for 3 days.
Reheat gently in skillet with splash of water.
Freeze cooked chops wrapped tightly for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American