Deep-Fried Chicken and Lemongrass (Kai thot takhrai)

Kai thot takhrai is a Thai specialty consisting of fried chicken (usually wings or legs) that is served alongside crispy lemongrass. The dish is typically made with the skin intact and (optionally) bone-in chicken pieces that are soaked in a marinade of lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, sugar, black pepper, salt, and sauces such as oyster sauce, soy sauce, or fish sauce.

The marinated chicken pieces are then usually coated with a mixture of flour and water before they are dropped into hot oil to fry until golden brown and crispy. Deep-fried chicken pieces with crispy strings of fried lemongrass are typically consumed on their own or with hot steamed rice for a whole meal.