Honey-Jalapeno Chicken with Sesame Soba Noodles
Ingredients
- 12 ounces soba noodles
- 1 jalapeno, seeds removed
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, fresh, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground
- 2 to 3 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 rotisserie chicken, sliced, shredded or
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/4 cup scallions, chopped, green part only
- 2 tablespoons pickled ginger, minced,
Directions
Cook soba noodles according to package directions.Drain and set aside (or refrigerate until later in the week).
In a blender or food processor, combine jalapenos, honey, cilantro, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper and puree until smooth.
Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water to the mixture until desired consistency is achieved.
Pour the 2 teaspoons of olive oil into a preheated skillet.
Add the shredded chicken and the blended sauce and cook until heated through.
In a medium bowl, combine cooked soba noodles, soy sauce, sesame oil, scallions, and pickled ginger.
Toss and then transfer to serving bowl.
Pour heated chicken and sauce over noodles.