Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 3/4 cup kosher salt
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 large onion, peeled and quartered
• 1 head garlic, peeled and crushed
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon peppercorns
• 1 whole spring chicken (about 3 to 4 pounds)
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• canola oil