Chicken Ballotine with Mushroom Tarragon and Chèvre Served with Israeli Couscous and Apricot Salad

Ingredients

• 4 skin-on chicken breasts
• 1 lb sliced white mushrooms
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1/2 cup fresh tarragon, minced
• 1/2 cup goat cheese, softened
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar or fresh lemon juice
• drizzle of honey
• 1 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/3 cup dry Israeli couscous
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 cup dried apricot, sliced
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper