CAJUN COUNTRY FRIED CHICKEN

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I've perfected my own Cajun seasoning made from 11 herbs and spices. But in this recipe, a store-bought variety works just as well.-Dave Fisher, Ten Mile, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound), halved
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Oil for frying

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine milk and 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning; add chicken. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , In a large shallow dish, combine the flour, lemon pepper, garlic salt and remaining Cajun seasoning. Drain chicken and discard milk mixture. Place chicken in flour mixture and turn to coat. , In a skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil; fry chicken in batches until golden brown and juices run clear, 7-8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein.