🐑 Easy Oven Lamb Chops (Blender Marinade, Low Clean Up)
A popular platter we serve whenever we host our dearest friends — and one of my absolute favourite dishes in the world! Up until last night, we’d never made lamb chops when it was just dinner at home for the husband and me. But that’s going to change, because this recipe is too easy and too satisfying to save just for guests.
This is proof you don’t need to work yourself to the bone in the kitchen to serve something truly worth eating and enjoying!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
All-in-one marinade — just blitz everything in the blender & done!
Perfect for both oven, pan searing and BBQs
Flavour-packed, stress-free, minimal clean-up
Great for hosting to impress guests or an easy dinner any day
Prep Time: 10 minutes, marinade overnight for best results
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 5 - 6
Ingredients
Marinade
4–5 thyme sprigs
4–5 rosemary sprigs
Handful fresh mint
2 tbsp salt
Extra virgin olive oil (I use this one — linked here)
Black pepper
Dried mixed herbs
Chilli flakes (as much as you like)
7 garlic cloves
1 tbsp honey (optional extra drizzle after cooking too)
Lamb
24 lamb chops (about 3 racks)
Oven & Blender used in this lamb chop recipe
Method
Add all marinade ingredients to a blender. Blitz until well combined. As for the exact measurement of EVOO, add enough such that the marinade can drip off the spoon easily – at least this is the consistency we love. You can add more of each ingredient as you blend, so it’s free & easy, largely dependent on vibes!
Rub marinade generously over the lamb chops then marinade overnight or at least 6 - 8 hours for best results. The length of time makes a huge difference from our experimentation.
Preheat oven to 250°C. Arrange lamb chops on an oven tray (this is the tray I like — linked here).
Cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Adjust time slightly depending on preferred doneness — every lamb rack and oven/other methods of cooking will vary!
(Optional) Drizzle a little extra honey over the top before serving – We used hot honey!
Serve & enjoy~
Storage & FAQ
How long can I store leftovers?
We don’t really recommend storing cooked leftovers, but raw will do well in the fridge for up to 2 days.Can I BBQ these instead?
Yes! The marinade works perfectly on the BBQ — just adjust cooking time to your equipment and doneness preference.Do I need a meat thermometer?
It’s not a must, but it helps take out the guesswork!What should I serve this with?
Great with salads, warm pita bread, or pilaf rice!
Easy Lamb Chops at Home
If you’ve always thought lamb chops were something you only order out or serve at fancy gatherings, I hope this recipe changes your mind. It’s simple enough for any random weeknight, yet special enough to impress — no stress, no overthinking. Just blend, marinate, and let the oven do the work!
