Vegemite Charred Chicken Wrap (Print version)
Succulent Vegemite-glazed grilled chicken with crisp vegetables and creamy sauce in a warm tortilla.
# What goes in:
→ Chicken & Marinade
01 - 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tbsp Vegemite
04 - 1 tbsp honey
05 - 1 garlic clove, minced
06 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
07 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Vegetables & Wrap
08 - 4 large flour tortillas or flatbreads
09 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves
10 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
11 - 1 small carrot, julienned
12 - 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
→ Sauce
13 - 4 tbsp mayonnaise
14 - 1 tsp lemon juice
15 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
# Cooking steps:
01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Vegemite, honey, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
02 - Coat the chicken pieces evenly with the Vegemite marinade, ensuring full coverage. Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
03 - Heat a grill pan or barbecue over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
04 - In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, stirring until smooth and creamy.
05 - Warm the tortillas or flatbreads in a dry skillet over medium heat or in the microwave for 15 to 20 seconds until pliable and easy to fold.
06 - Lay each tortilla flat and spread a generous spoonful of the sauce along the center. Layer with baby spinach, sliced cucumber, julienned carrot, red onion, and slices of the charred chicken.
07 - Roll each wrap tightly, tucking in the sides as you go. Slice diagonally in half and serve immediately.
# Tips from flavorandfeast:
01 -
- The Vegemite honey combination creates a glaze that tastes like you spent hours developing depth when it really just took a bowl and a whisk.
- Everything cooks in under twenty minutes which means this is genuinely doable on a Tuesday when you are already tired.
02 -
- Do not go heavy handed with the Vegemite or the chicken will taste like a seasoning packet rather than a thoughtfully glazed piece of meat.
- The honey is not optional sweetness here because it is the bridge between the salty intensity and the char that makes the whole thing work.
03 -
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts if you tend to overcook because they are far more forgiving and stay juicy even past the ideal temperature.
- Let the chicken rest the full five minutes before slicing or all those juices end up on your cutting board instead of in the wrap.