Self

2.5 pounds chicken thighs skin-on, deboned and flattened

One 2-inch (5cm) piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated

2-pounds (900g) boneless chicken thighs (4-8 thighs, depending on size)

6 bone-in chicken breast halves, or 6 chicken thighs and wings, skin-on

1 (4-lb.) chicken, halved, backbone, ribcage, and thighbones removed

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

2 cups shredded cooked chicken (preferably leftover from making chicken soup)

1 whole 4-pound chicken, giblets reserved for another use

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted