Vegemite Charred Chicken Wrap (Print Page)
Succulent Vegemite-glazed grilled chicken with crisp vegetables and creamy sauce wrapped in warm tortillas.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
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
# Directions:
01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, Vegemite, honey, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
02 - Coat chicken pieces evenly with the Vegemite marinade. Let rest for at least 15 minutes, or cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
03 - Heat a grill pan or barbecue over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
04 - In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Stir until smooth and set aside.
05 - Warm tortillas or flatbreads in a dry skillet over medium heat or in the microwave until pliable and easy to fold.
06 - Lay out each tortilla flat. Spread a spoonful of the sauce along the center. Layer with spinach, cucumber, carrot, red onion, and slices of charred chicken.
07 - Roll up each wrap tightly, tucking in the sides as you go. Slice in half on a diagonal and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The Vegemite honey glaze creates a sweet and salty char that tastes like nothing else you have ever made on a Tuesday night.
- It comes together fast enough for weeknight dinners but feels bold enough to serve friends at a casual barbecue.
02 -
- Do not skip the resting step for the chicken because slicing too early sends all those juices running onto your cutting board instead of staying inside the meat.
- Vegemite is extremely concentrated so resist the urge to double it thinking more is better because you will end up with something barely edible and very confusing.
03 -
- If you have time to marinate the chicken for the full four hours in the fridge, the flavor penetrates so deeply that you will never bother with the quick version again.
- Use a grill pan with ridges and do not move the chicken around while it cooks because those dark char lines carry more flavor than any spice you could add.