Grilled Chicken Paillard with Arugula and Shaved Pecorino

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   Preheat an outdoor grill to high.

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   (If you hold your hand about 3 inches from the grill grate, you should have to move it within 3 seconds.)

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   Arrange a chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap.

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   Using a meat mallet or small heavy pan, pound the chicken evenly until it is 1/4 inch thick.

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   Remove the plastic wrap and repeat with the remaining chicken breasts; put the paillards on a baking sheet and brush both sides of each piece lightly with oil.

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   In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the garlic powder and sprinkle it evenly over both sides of the chicken pieces.

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   Lightly oil the grill grate with an oil-soaked towel.

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   Grill the chicken, turning once, until cooked through and grill marks appear, about 2 minutes per side.

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   Transfer to a clean platter.

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    In a large bowl, whisk the lemon zest and juice, mustard and 2 tablespoons oil until combined; season with salt and pepper to taste.

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    Add the arugula to the bowl and toss to evenly coat.

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    Put a piece of chicken on each of four plates and top with a mound of arugula.

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    Garnish with cheese and more pepper to taste and serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.