Two arepas sandwiched with caramelized bulgogi chicken and pickled carrot

Bulgogi Chicken Arepa Sandwich — Sticky Handheld Lunch

September 01, 2026

Category: On-the-Go  |  Ready in 18 minutes  |  Serves 1 adult or 2 kids  |  Naturally gluten-free

What You Need

  • 2 Zavor & Co gluten-free arepas
  • 2 chicken thighs, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp tamari
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot, quick-pickled and drained
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

How to Make It

  1. Toss the chicken with the tamari, honey and a grated garlic clove if you have one.
  2. Sear in a hot pan until caramelized at the edges, 7-8 minutes; cool slightly.
  3. Toss the drained pickled carrot with the sesame oil.
  4. Warm the arepas in the toaster on high, 2-3 cycles.
  5. Pile the chicken and carrot on one arepa, close, press and wrap in paper.

About This Recipe

Bulgogi's sweet-savory marinade works as well on chicken as on beef. Use tamari instead of soy sauce, and drain the pickled carrot well so the sticky filling stays contained.


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Laura Sophia — Zavor & Co.
Founder of Zavor & Co., the everyday arepa brand bringing naturally gluten-free arepas into everyday American life.
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