Honey-Jalapeno Chicken with Sesame Soba Noodles
- Level: Easy
- Total: 25 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Level: Easy
- Total: 25 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings
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
- 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.
