Greek Style Lamb Chops - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 lamb rib chops
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and sliced
1/4 cup of fresh mint, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of
1/2 lb orzo pasta
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Preparation

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.