Juicy Lamb Chops with Balsamic Glaze: An Easy Recipe

Ingredients

• 0.75 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.25 teaspoon dried basil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 lamb chops (3/4 inch thick)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.25 cup minced shallots
• 0.33 cup aged balsamic vinegar
• 0.75 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

1. Prepare all of your ingredients.
2. Combine rosemary, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Generously rub the herb mixture onto both sides of the lamb chops. Place the coated chops on a plate, cover, and allow them to rest for 15 minutes.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the lamb chops in the hot skillet until they reach your desired level of doneness, approximately 3 1/2 minutes per side for medium-rare. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Transfer the cooked chops to a serving platter and keep them warm.
4. Add the shallots to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 2 to 3 minutes. Pour the balsamic vinegar into the pan and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add the broth, then cook and stir until the sauce has reduced by half, approximately 5 minutes.
5. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the butter until it is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
6. Spoon the balsamic reduction over the lamb chops. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 255 kcal
• Fat Content: 19 g
• Fiber Content: 0 g
• Sugar Content: 3 g
• Sodium Content: 70 mg
• Protein Content: 15 g
• Cholesterol Content: 64 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 5 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g