No that’s not a typo, I do mean marmite! And only four ingredients.
The boys love Nigella Lawson’s recipe for marmite pasta so we thought we could maybe adapt it to make a chicken seasoning.
The reason for using marmite instead of vegemite is that it is gluten free, for those of you who don’t know, marmite is from the UK and vegemite is an Australian staple. Feel free to show your allegiance to which ever you prefer.
Serves 6.
Ingredients
80g butter, melted
2 tablespoons marmite
1.5kg chicken pieces, I use wings and thighs, bone in and skin on
freshly ground pepper
Method
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Centigrade. Line two baking trays with baking parchment.
Melt the butter, I use the microwave, and add the marmite, mix well.
Brush each piece of chicken with the marinade and place on the prepared baking sheets, skin side up.
Grind over a good dose of pepper and pop in the oven.
Bake for 45-50mims, basting regularly.
Cooking Up The Pantry 
sounds delicious but what is marmite exactly? I’ve heard of vegemite. Is it the same?
Oops, sorry geekkat, I should have explained a little better! They are both a salty yeast extract paste that goes very well on toast! Vegemite is similar, slightly thicker and not gluten free. Hope that helps? 🙂 Ros
Definitely does thanks!!
My pleasure geekkat! 🙂 Ros
This looks amazing…..what does marmite taste like????
Very salty sewloveable so you don’t need a great deal, and you certainly don’t need to salt the chicken! 🙂 Ros
Thank you for informing…..great idea to use it in your chicken recipe!!
Have you made it with Vegemite? I have some, but no marmite.
Hi DeeScribes, vegemite works well too, just use the back of a fork to mush it into the melted butter as it is a more solid consistency. Hope that helps, 🙂 Ros
Thanks! I’ll give it a go.
I didn’t realise that Vegemite isn’t gluten free! I’ll have to track down some marmite now….as an English / Aussie I like both.
It’s amazing the things that have gluten in them! 🙂 Ros
i use marmite with my bbq sauce for chicken wings, yes it does leave a wonderful colour and texture !
I hadn’t thought of it in a BBQ sauce Good Food Everyday, great idea! 🙂 Ros
Yum yum!! I use marmite now and again as a base for stews and stocks.. It is a little salty though.. So I add 2 teaspoons at the most.
Hi Miss Dinie, I hadn’t thought to use it for stock base, brilliant idea! 🙂 Ros
Plenty of vegetarians use it for flavour, especially when stewing or souping.
It makes a good seasoning for tofu, to imitate cheese in a recipe. See No Cheese Pizza recipes.
It certainly has a Unami flavour to it Miss Dinie! 🙂 Ros
I love Marmite, and I love chicken! This could be one of my next dinners! Thanks for sharing 🙂
My absolute pleasure Teo! 🙂 Ros
Fantastic!!! I love marmite and have used it in a soup recipe…love yours with chicken:))
I like the idea of using it in soup Shy! 🙂 Ros
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This looks great. The simple is always the best. Sure this tastes great !
Thanks for sharing !
Oli
My absolute pleasure Oli! 🙂 Ros
Nice blog. This is a fantastic recipe. Using marmite caught my eye. What a great idea! Scrumptious! I am very pleased that I found your blog. I will be sure to check back for more great recipes! Bon appetite!
Oh thanks Simply Splendid Food, that’s really kind of you! 🙂 Ros
I have to try this — but marmite is soooooo expensive in the US. Most people here do not like it, but I do, having lived in the UK. This recipe opens up all sorts of possibilities that I know I will like — wonder if I can get anyone else here to eat it though…..
It’s expensive here in Australia too prpalmerton, I always ask the relatives to bring some over when they come to visit! 🙂 Ros