Know when chicken skin will release by shaking the pan

Gently shake the pan; when the chicken is ready, it should release itself from the stainless steel surface.

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Instead of forcing it up immediately, test doneness of the sear by shaking the pan. The transcript states that when it's ready, it will release on its own.

The short version

Shake the pan to check for natural release

What goes wrong

Trying to flip or pry the chicken up before it releases

Shake the pan and wait for it to release itself

Why it works

Put it to use

No-Prep Crispy Skin Chicken Thigh (Cold Pan Method)

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Debone a chicken thigh by cutting along the bone and popping it out

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