Dry-Brined Fried Chicken Thighs - VeryVera

Ingredients

• 6 boneless chicken thighs
• 3 c self rising flour
• 3 c buttermilk
• 3 tbsp. tabasco hot sauce
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
• 1 tbsp. paprika
• 2 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 1 tbsp. black pepper
• 1 tbsp. sugar
• 2 tbsp. kosher salt
• Canola oil or lard for frying
• 1/2 c cider vinegar
• 1 c mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp. honey
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed into a paste with the back of a chef knife
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp. cayenne
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt