Ingredients

  • 1 whole Jalapeno, Seeds Removed, More Sliced For Topping If Desired
  • 1/4 cups Honey
  • 1 cup Fresh Cilantro (leaves And Stems Packed)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoons Pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons Water
  • 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
  • 1/2 whole Rotisserie Chicken, Meat Removed From Bones, Shredded Or Sliced
  • 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 1/4 cups Chopped Scallions, Green Part Only
  • 12 ounces, weight Japanese Soba Noodles
  • 1/2 whole Red Pepper Chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon Sesame Seeds, For Topping

Method

  • Start a pot of water on the stove for the noodles.
  • In a food processor, combine jalapeno, honey, cilantro, and salt and pepper.
  • Puree until smooth, adding up to 3 tablespoons of water until a nice sauce forms.
  • I usually add about 1.5 tablespoons of water.
  • Add olive oil into a preheated skillet (over medium heat).
  • Add the pulled chicken and the cilantro sauce.
  • Toss and cook until heated through, about 5-10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, toasted sesame oil and scallions.
  • Cook the soba noodles according to package directions.
  • Drain and toss them in the large bowl with soy sauce mixture until well coated.
  • Pour heated chicken and sauce over noodles.
  • Garnish with chopped red pepper, slices of jalapeno and sesame seeds.