Cornmeal Pancakes with Fried Chicken Bites

Name: Cornmeal Pancakes with Fried Chicken Bites
Ingredients: 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup raspberries; 1 tablespoon honey; About 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil; 1 pound chicken tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; Kosher salt; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs, beaten; 2 cups panko breadcrumbs; 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for the griddle; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; Maple syrup, for serving; Hot sauce, for serving