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Herb-Crusted Greek Lamb Kotopoulo

Name: Herb-Crusted Greek Lamb Kotopoulo
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 240 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 lbs lamb shoulder or leg, boneless; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup olive oil; Juice of 1 lemon; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 1 tbsp dried rosemary; 1 tsp thyme; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 large red onion, sliced; 2 medium zucchinis, sliced; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup Greek yogurt; 1/2 cucumber, grated; 1 clove garlic, minced; Juice of 1/2 lemon; Salt and dill, to taste

This fragrant and tender lamb dish, crusted with herbs and spices, brings the authentic Mediterranean flavors to your table.

4.8(70 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 12, 2025

Herb-Crusted Greek Lamb Kotopoulo — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h

Cook

3 h

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Herb Marinade

For the Herb Crust

For the Vegetable Base

For the Tzatziki Sauce

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 770 kcal
Protein: 56.2 g
Carbs: 30.2 g
Fat: 50 g
Fiber: 4.3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3080 kcal
Protein: 224.8 g
Carbs: 120.9 g
Fat: 199.9 g
Fiber: 17.3 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 lbs lamb shoulder or leg boneless	1760	176	0	120	0
4 cloves garlic minced	20	1	5	0	0.3
1/4 cup olive oil	480	0	0	54	0
Juice of 1 lemon	12	0	4	0	0.2
1 tbsp dried oregano	6	0.4	1.2	0.2	0.8
1 tbsp dried rosemary	11	0.5	2.1	0.6	1.4
1 tsp thyme	3	0.1	0.5	0.1	0.3
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1/2 cup breadcrumbs	200	6	40	2	1.6
1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped	4	0.4	0.6	0.1	0.4
1/4 cup fresh mint finely chopped	5	0.4	1	0	0.8
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese	220	20	2	14	0
1 large red onion sliced	60	2	14	0.1	3
2 medium zucchinis sliced	66	5	12	1	4
1 red bell pepper sliced	37	1.5	9	0.4	3
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved	27	1	6	0.4	1.8
1 cup Greek yogurt	150	10	9	7	0
1/2 cucumber grated	8	0.3	1.5	0.1	0.5
1 clove garlic minced	5	0.2	1	0	0.1
Juice of 1/2 lemon	6	0	2	0	0.1
Salt and dill to taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Lamb

1
Place the Lamb
Place the lamb in a large dish.
Tip: For the best flavor, marinate the lamb overnight.
2
Prepare the Marinade
Combine all ingredients for the herb marinade in a bowl.
3
Marinate
Pour the marinade over the lamb, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Preparing the Herb Crust

1
Mix Ingredients
In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, parsley, mint, and Parmesan.
2
Season
Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
3
Set Aside
Set aside until ready to coat the lamb.
Tip: Use fresh herbs for a more vibrant flavor in the crust.

How to Make Herb-Crusted Greek Lamb Kotopoulo

Total time: 4 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Roasting the Lamb
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the lamb on a roasting tray and pat the herb crust mixture onto the top of the lamb.
2
Cooking the Vegetables
Arrange the sliced onion, zucchini, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes around the lamb in the roasting tray. Season with salt and pepper.
3
Making the Tzatziki Sauce
Combine all tzatziki sauce ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Refrigerate until serving.