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

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.