This Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Lamb Chops recipe is a simple and quick dish full of flavor. With tender lamb chops, sweet baby carrots, and a tangy orange sauce, it’s a healthy and vibrant meal. The crispy edges and fragrant thyme elevate this dish, making it perfect for a special dinner or a weeknight treat. (inspired by Jamie Oliver)
Ingredients Needed
- 600 g lamb chops, French-trimmed (about 6 chops)
- 200 g mixed-color baby heritage carrots
- 8 cloves garlic
- 3 oranges
- 15 g fresh thyme (½ bunch)
How To Make Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Lamb Chops
- Render the Fat: Score the fat of each lamb chop and season them with salt and pepper. Arrange the chops fat-side down in a large shallow casserole pan over medium-high heat. Let the fat render for about 5 minutes until crisp.
- Cook the Carrots and Garlic: Trim the baby carrots and halve any larger ones. Add them to the pan along with the unpeeled garlic cloves. Turn the carrots regularly to brown them evenly.
- Sear the Chops: Once the fat has rendered, turn the lamb chops on their sides and sear for 2 minutes per side until golden but still pink in the middle.
- Add Orange and Thyme: Peel strips of zest from one orange using a vegetable peeler. Add the zest and thyme sprigs to the pan. Toss for 30 seconds to infuse the flavors.
- Make the Sauce: Remove the chops and let them rest. Squeeze the juice from all three oranges into the pan and reduce the sauce until it’s sticky and slightly thickened. Return the chops and resting juices to the pan, toss everything together, and serve.
Why I Love This Recipe
It’s such a colorful, aromatic, and flavorful dish that looks impressive but takes hardly any time to make. The sweetness from the orange juice balances the savory richness of the lamb, and the thyme brings everything together beautifully. A one-pan wonder!
Recipe Tips
- Score the fat well to help it render and crisp up nicely
- Keep the heat medium-high to get a good sear without burning
- Turn carrots often for even browning
- Let chops rest before serving for juicier meat
- Reduce the orange sauce until it’s sticky and coats everything
How To Store This Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Lamb Chops
- Refrigerate: Cool the chops, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Freezing isn’t recommended for this recipe, as it may affect the texture.
- Reheating:
- Oven: 350°F (175°C) for 10–15 minutes in a covered dish
- Microwave: High for 2–3 minutes, turning once
- Stove: Medium heat in a pan with a splash of water or broth, turning until heated through
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 serving of 4 servings
- Calories: 571
- Fat: 36.2g
- Saturated Fat: 14.7g
- Sugars: 32.1g
- Salt: 0.8g
- Protein: 26.5g
- Carbs: 36.7g
- Fibre: 8.5g
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Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Lamb Chops
Course: 5 Ingredients Recipes4
servings15
15
minutes434
Tender lamb chops with caramelized carrots, zesty orange, and thyme—this one-pan dish is bold, bright, and full of flavor in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
600 g lamb chops (French-trimmed)
200 g baby carrots
8 garlic cloves
3 oranges
15 g fresh thyme
Directions
- Score lamb fat, season, and render in a pan for 5 mins.
- Add carrots and unpeeled garlic. Cook, turning often.
- Sear lamb 2 mins per side until golden.
- Add orange zest and thyme. Toss for 30 secs.
- Remove lamb, reduce orange juice in pan, return lamb, toss, and serve.