Lamb Chops With Thyme Chilli Greek Htipiti Food

LAMB CHOPS WITH THYME, CHILLI & GREEK HTIPITI

Steps:

• Put the lamb cutlets in a bowl with the thyme, chilli flakes and oil. Toss together to coat, then leave to marinate in the fridge for 30 mins-1 hr.
• For the htipiti, cut the peppers into small pieces. Put in a bowl and add all the other ingredients. Leave for about 15 mins for the flavour to infuse.
• Heat a griddle pan or frying pan. When it's really hot, lift the chops out of the marinade. Cook them, a few at a time, for 3 mins either side, seasoning as you go. Serve the chops with the sauce, and some baby potatoes, if you like.

ROSEMARY-THYME LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Sprinkle lamb chops with pepper and salt. In a small bowl, mix mustard, rosemary, thyme and garlic., Grill chops, covered, on an oiled rack over medium heat 6 minutes. Turn; spread herb mixture over chops. Grill 6-8 minutes longer or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).

MARINATED LEMON, THYME AND GARLIC LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, lemon juice, thyme and garlic in a shallow dish.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste, place chops in and turn over once to coat the meat.
• Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour or up to four hours.
• Cook over high heat on barbecue grill to desired doneness.

GREEK STYLE LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
• add orzo, cook according to package directions, drain.
• transfer to a platter, toss in feta cheese, set aside.
• meanwhile, in a saute pan heat olive oil.
• season lamb chops w/salt and pepper, saute 5 minutes per side, remove and keep warm.
• add 1/2 c chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits.
• add garlic, cook for a minute.
• add tomatoes, olives, remaining broth, cook for 2 minutes.
• add mint, oregano, lemon juice and zest, cook for 1 minute.
• season to taste with salt and pepper.
• add lamb chope on top of orzo, pour tomato olive mixture over all. top with crumbled feta.
• garnish with mint and lemon slices, if desired.