Honey-Jalapeno Chicken with Sesame Soba Noodles

I saw this recipe on Ken's blog a few months ago (original source here) and just didn't have the opportunity to try it until now, and now that I have, I highly recommend it! The soba noodles are seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, and pickled ginger, which is just a heavenly combo, and I love rotisserie chicken and it goes well with the honey-jalapeno-cilantro sauce. A flavorful dish that's easy to make as well!

HONEY-JALAPENO CHICKEN WITH SESAME SOBA NOODLES

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces soba noodles
• 1 jalapeno, seeds removed
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 to 3 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 rotisserie chicken, shredded or sliced
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1/4 cup chopped scallions, green part only
• 2 tablespoons pickled ginger, minced

Directions:

1. Cook soba noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside (or refrigerate until later in the week).
2. 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.
3. 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.

Yields: 4 servings

Links:
Ken's blog
Original recipe on the Food Network