Pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel. In a large bowl, combine the chopped chicken with cornstarch, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly.

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large heavy-duty pan over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.

In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, olive oil, honey, lemon juice, soy sauce, and hot sauce or sriracha until well combined.

Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked chicken in the pan. Continue cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and coats the chicken pieces thoroughly.

Remove from heat and serve the honey garlic chicken bites immediately over steamed rice, pasta, or with your choice of vegetables.