Honey garlic lemon chicken

For the chicken:
– 4-6 boneless chicken thighs
– salt and black pepper to taste
– 1/2 cup cornstarch
– oil for frying

For the sauce:
– 2 tbsp butter
– 1 tsp garlic mince
– 1 tbsp soy sauce
– 1 tbsp cooking sake
– 3 tbsp honey
– pinch of paprika
– chili flakes
– zest of 1/2 lemon
– juice of 1/2 lemon

For serving:
– cooked white rice
– fresh parsley