Prepare the chicken: Arrange chicken skin side-up on a plate and season generously on top with salt and freshly ground black pepper. We’ll get to the undersides in a minute. Heat a large sauté pan, preferably one with a lid, over medium-high heat for one minute. Once the pan is …

Prepare the eggplant: Arrange eggplant slices on a large (half-sheet) baking pan in one layer. Sprinkle with about 2 teaspoons kosher salt and set aside for 30 minutes. Heat oven: To 425°F (220°C) degrees. Roast eggplant: Transfer eggplant slices to paper towels and blot them of as much excess water …