Use This Unexpected Tool for the Crispiest Chicken Thighs Ever

The unexpected tool that's going to give your chicken thighs some delicious crispy skin? A brick.First, you need to prepare the bricks by wrapping them in aluminum foil.For the crispiest-skin-of-your-life chicken thighs, start by seasoning all sides of the thighs with salt and pepper. .Generously oil a cast-iron skillet and nestle the thighs in the pan, skin side down. .Place foil-wrapped bricks over the thighs, and then transfer the cast iron to medium-high heat on a stove or grill. .You want to cook the thighs until the skin on the bottom is golden brown and crispy and the interior is fully cooked.Carefully remove the bricks, and turn the chicken thighs over to quickly cook the flesh side. .Serve the chicken with an herby salsa, over a bed of rice, or with a side of roasted potatoes.