Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites with Cajun Creamy Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb (680 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
• 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter, melted
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for serving
• 1/2 cup (120 g) mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup (60 g) sour cream
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce, optional
• Salt
• black pepper