Vegemite Charred Chicken Wrap (Printable Version)
Succulent Vegemite-glazed grilled chicken with crisp vegetables and creamy sauce in a warm tortilla wrap.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 freshly ground black 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 fresh lemon juice
15 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
# How to Make:
01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Vegemite, honey, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined into a smooth glaze.
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 - Preheat a grill pan or barbecue over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Transfer to a plate and rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
04 - In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until smooth and well blended. Set aside.
05 - Warm the tortillas or flatbreads in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side, or microwave briefly until pliable and easy to fold.
06 - Lay each tortilla flat on a work surface. 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 - Fold in the sides of each tortilla, then roll up tightly from the bottom to form a secure wrap. Slice in half on a diagonal and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The Vegemite and honey combo creates a deeply savory glaze that tastes like you spent hours on it.
- Everything comes together in about half an hour, which makes it perfect for chaotic weeknights when you still want something exciting.
02 -
- Go heavy on the Vegemite and you will have an inedible salt bomb on your hands, so start with the tablespoon and taste the marinade first.
- Letting the chicken rest after grilling is non negotiable because slicing too early sends all those juices running onto the board.
03 -
- If you have time to marinate overnight the flavor penetrates deeply and the chicken practically falls apart.
- A squeeze of extra lemon juice over the assembled wrap right before rolling wakes up every single flavor.