Pan-Seared Chicken with Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

1. 1

   Whisk 6 tablespoons olive oil, thyme, rosemary and pepper in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.

2. 2

   Add chicken breast halves and turn to coat.

3. 3

   Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 450F.

5. 5

   Scrape herb coating off chicken and sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large ovenproof skillet over high heat.

7. 7

   Place marinated chicken breasts, skin side down, in skillet.

8. 8

   Sear chicken until crisp and golden brown, about 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Turn chicken and sear 4 minutes on second side.

10. 10

    Transfer skillet to oven and bake until chicken is cooked through, about 6 minutes.

11. 11

    Whisk lemon juice and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in large bowl to blend.

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    Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.

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    Add arugula to dressing in bowl and toss to coat.

14. 14

    Divide mashed potatoes among 6 plates.

15. 15

    Top mashed potatoes with arugula salad, then with chicken breasts.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.