Honey Garlic Chicken Bites

Name: Honey Garlic Chicken Bites
Cuisine: World Cuisine
Ingredients: 1lb (450g) boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 teaspoons cornstarch, optional; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 4 cloves garlic, finely minced; 1/4 cup honey; 3 tablespoons low-sodium chicken stock; 1 or 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon hot sauce (we used Sriracha), optional; 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, for garnish; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish