Super-Crispy Fried Chicken

Ingredients

  1. 1 quart water
  2. 1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  3. 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  4. 4 large garlic cloves, smashed
  5. 4 thyme sprigs
  6. 1 tablespoon cracked black peppercorns
  7. One 3 1/2-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
  8. Vegetable oil, for frying
  9. 2 cups all-purpose flour
  10. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  11. 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  12. 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  13. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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