18 large chicken breast halves (about 9 pounds) |
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons soy sauce |
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil |
freshly ground pepper |
3 pounds green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise |
3 tablespoons dijon mustard |
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or 2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar |
1 cup olive oil |
3 tablespoons minced shallots |
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme |
3 cups coarsely chopped walnuts (about 12 ounces) |
salt |
ornamental kale or red leaf lettuce |
6 ounces goat cheese, crumbled |
additional minced fresh thyme |