Add chicken tenders to a saucepan filled with water so they are submerged. Heat over medium high heat and once water begins to boil. Boiled Chicken Tenders - boil for 1 minute Boiled Frozen Chicken Tenders - You will want to run them under cool water first to separate them if in a large chunk - boil for 2 minutes -or for both until internal temperature measures 165 degrees F.
Remove from water and set aside on a plate covered with foil and keep warm. You can brush on bbq sauce out of a bottle and serve now or make your homemade sauce below.
Chicken tenders sauce - In a small saucepan, add water, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, ginger and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently until sugar is melted. Bring to a boil and carefully stir in cornstarch and water mixture until mixture thickens. Serve on top of chicken