Honey-Jalepeno Chicken with Udon Noodles

Holy deliciousness, Batman.

I sort of went out on a limb with this recipe

because this is not something I would usually care

to try and make on my own but it was under the "Quick and Easy"

section on foodnetwork.com and the reviews were ALL positive

so I thought, "what the hey!"

So glad I did! I made a few changes because my

local grocery store didn't carry soba noodles like the recipe

calls for. I substitued Udo Noodles and I honestly can't imagine

doing it any differently.

I will be making this again, and next time I will most likely double the sauce

because I like it SAUCEY!

Honey Jalepeno Chicken with Soba Noodles

courtesy Robin Miller

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.

Enjoy!