Crunchy Popcorn Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken tenderloins, cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more, to taste
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 1/2 cups corn flakes
• 2 tablespoons parmesan, grated
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• cooking oil spray, to taste
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 lemon, zested
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons chives, roughly chopped, plus more, to taste, for garnish