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In a bowl combine first 7 ingredients. Mix well. Place chicken in the bowl and coat completely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
When you are ready to begin cooking mix all purpose flour, bread crumbs, wheat flour, baking powder, remaining kosher salt, cayenne pepper and garlic powder together in a bowl.
Dip marinated chicken into the flour mixture. Coat completely. Transfer to a plate and let set for 15 - 20 minutes while the oil heats.
In a large heavy bottomed skillet heat 1 inch of canola oil over medium heat. Once oil reaches 350 degrees. Begin frying chicken. Fry for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking chicken for 20 - 30 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear. Transfer to a cooling rack. Note: If you need to cook the chicken in batches make sure that you raise the oil temperature back up to 350 degrees before adding the next batch. Serve.