Sous Vide Momofuku Style Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces.
• 1/2 cup kosher salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 4 cups warm water
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped ginger
• 1 serrano pepper, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
• 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• Black pepper to taste
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup corn meal
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Canola or vegetable oil for frying
• 2 cups buttermilk