Harlem Sauce Recipe

Name: Harlem Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1/4 cup unsalted margarine (half-stick); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 tablespoons ketchup; 2 tablespoons tomato sauce; 4 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 tablespoons white vinegar; 2 teaspoons yellow mustard; 2 teaspoons hot sauce; 1 teaspoon cayenne powder; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 cup water

Servings: persons

1/4 cup unsalted margarine (half-stick)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons tomato sauce
4 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon cayenne powder
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup water

1
In a medium sauce pot, gently melt butter and olive oil over medium heat.
2
Add ketchup, tomato sauce, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, and hot sauce - stir or whisk to combine.
3
Add cayenne powder, garlic, parsley, onion powder, and water - stir or whisk to combine.
4
Raise heat to Medium-High and cook until boiling. Boil for about a minute or two.
5
Turn down heat to Medium and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
6
Take sauce pot off heat and let cool for 1 hour.
7
Use as a marinade for 6-8 boneless chicken breasts. Poke chicken all over with a fork, and marinate in a large, resealable plastic bag or container for 4-24 hours in the refrigerator.
8
Grill for 10-12 minutes each side, or bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes after cooking. (Double cooking time if using bone-in chicken).
9
Important! --> Boil remaining marinade for 5 minutes, if extra sauce is desired - brush on while grilling.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup unsalted margarine (half-stick), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 tablespoons ketchup, 2 tablespoons tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Harlem Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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