# Lamb Chops with Balsamic Reduction

> This balsamic-sauced lamb chop recipe is a favorite in my house. Rosemary and thyme give it great flavor. It serves four people, but if you like two chops each as we do, you'll want to double the recipe. And if you do, just remember that the sauce will take longer to reduce.

**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 20 minutes
**Additional time:** 15 minutes
**Total time:** 45 minutes
**Servings:** 4

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## Ingredients

- 1/4 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp dried basil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 lamb chops (3/4 inch thick)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup minced shallots
- 1/3 cup aged balsamic vinegar
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp butter

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## Shopping List

### 🥩 Meat & Poultry
- [ ] 4 lamb chops (3/4 inch thick)

### 🥬 Produce
- [ ] Shallots (need 1/4 cup minced)

### 🥫 Pantry
- [ ] Olive oil (need 1 tbsp)
- [ ] Aged balsamic vinegar (need 1/3 cup)
- [ ] Chicken broth (need 3/4 cup)

### 🧈 Dairy
- [ ] Butter (need 1 tbsp)

### 🧂 Spices & Seasonings
- [ ] Dried rosemary (need 1/4 tsp)
- [ ] Dried thyme (need 1/2 tsp)
- [ ] Dried basil (need 1/4 tsp)
- [ ] Salt and pepper

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## Instructions

1. **Gather all ingredients.**

2. **Season and rest.** Mix rosemary, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; rub onto chops, coating both sides. Place chops onto a plate, cover, and let sit for 15 minutes.

3. **Cook the chops.** Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chops in the hot skillet until no longer pink in the center, about 3 1/2 minutes per side for medium-rare. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Transfer the chops to a serving platter and keep warm.

4. **Make the sauce.** Add shallots to the skillet; cook and stir until just browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour vinegar into the pan and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add broth; cook and stir until sauce has reduced by half, about 5 minutes.

5. **Finish sauce.** Remove sauce from the heat and stir in butter until melted.

6. **Serve.** Serve over chops. Enjoy!

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## Serving Ideas

- Serve with creamy mashed potatoes
- Pair with roasted vegetables like asparagus or Brussels sprouts
- Serve over a bed of polenta
- Add a side of garlic sauteed green beans

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## Nutrition Information

**Per serving:** 255 calories | total fat 9g | saturated fat 8g | cholesterol 64mg | sodium 70mg | total carbohydrate 5g | dietary fiber 0g | total sugars 3g | protein 15g | vitamin c 1mg | calcium 29mg | iron 2mg | potassium 239mg