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Prepare the chicken: Lay the chicken breasts on a piece of plastic wrap; place another piece on top and pound with a mallet or rolling pin until each breast is about 1/2 inch thick.
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Set aside.
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Stem the cremini mushrooms and put the caps and stems in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped.
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Melt the butter in a medium-size saute pan over medium-high heat and add the mushrooms.
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Saute until the mushrooms have released their liquid and the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes.
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This is called duxelles.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Set aside.
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Coat each chicken breast with 2 tablespoons goat cheese and top with 1/4 cup duxelles.
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Roll up each breast burrito-style: Begin from the bottom, roll into the middle and tuck in the sides as you finish.
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Tie each roll with 3 pieces of kitchen twine, securing the ends and then wrapping in the middle.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Make the sauce: Place the shiitakes in a mixing bowl and add 2 cups boiling water.
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Allow the mushrooms to soak for 15 to 20 minutes, until the liquid gives off a rich, earthy fragrance.
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Strain, reserving the liquid.
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Thinly slice the mushrooms and put aside.
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In a small saute pan over medium-high heat, bring the mushroom liquid to a strong boil and reduce by half, about 10 minutes.
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Add the wine and stock and reduce by half again, 3 to 5 minutes.
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Add the sliced shiitakes.
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Remove the pan from the heat and add the butter, swirling the pan until it's incorporated and the sauce is glossy.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Meanwhile, cook the chicken: Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
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Sear the chicken roll-ups on all sides, cooking in 2 batches, until they are cooked through and golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
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Allow the rolls to sit 5 minutes before removing the twine and slicing each one into 4 to 5 pieces.
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Top with the remaining duxelles and garnish with the parsley.
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Serve with the sauce.
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Photograph by Yunhee Kim