Cook the Book: Thai Chicken Karaage might be just the main course you are searching for. This gluten free and dairy free recipe serves 2. One portion of this dish contains roughly 73g of protein, 16g of fat, and a total of 1285 calories. Head to the store and pick up onion, garlic, cornstarch, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the salt you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 24 hours.
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To make the brine, combine all of the ingredients. Set aside 1 cup of the brine for use later.
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Add the chicken thighs to the remaining brine, cover, and refrigerate for 24 hours.
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Remove the chicken from the brine and place the pieces in a strainer or colander, letting the excess brine drain off. Discard the brine.
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Pour enough oil into a deep pot or countertop fryer to cover the chicken and heat to 370°F. Dust the chicken generously with cornstarch and fry until golden brown. Use tongs to turn the pieces for even browning.
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Remove the chicken from the fryer with tongs or a slotted spoon and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
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Add the onion, jalapeños, the reserved 1 cup brine, and the chile sauce, toss to coat, and season with salt to taste.
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Garnish with the cilantro, mint, and basil and serve.
Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling are great choices for Thai. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. The Baron Herzog Chenin Blanc (OU Kosher) with a 4.1 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 12 dollars per bottle.