Grilled Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Lime Coleslaw and BBQ Grilled Onions

I have been in a Mexican kick for the last week. I know, what's new? I have seriously eaten something Mexican just about ever day. Sister and I went to Cantina Larado again on Saturday (man, that place is awesome) and boyfriend and I went to a food show on Sunday where we had an amazing taco from a place called Luna's. After that, we ended up at a Mexican restaurant for drinks and all the free chips and salsa we could eat. Monday night, I didn't feel like cooking. Actually, it's not that I didn't feel like it, it's because I wanted to finish the second book of the Hunger Games series. I thought it was better than the first, and started the third one last night. Please, DO NOT tell me what happens...but honestly, I want someone important to die. That sounds horrible and I really don't want it, but that's what makes a story. If you have ever read Harry Potter (Hufflepuff!!) you will know what I am talking about.

Well, since I was planning on cooking Monday night, I had boyfriend marinade the last chicken breast that we had in the freezer. It was a big breast (hehehe), so I knew that butterflying it would be enough for the both of us with some good sides. I wasn't much in the mood to just have grilled chicken and since I was in a Mexican kick already, I thought some tacos would be a good choice. But I didn't want just your normal, run of the meal, Americanized tacos. Since I was going to grill the chicken, I figured why not grill the onions and corn for a side. I also thought of the cabbage I add to the Shrimp Tacos, but kicked it up a notch with some cilantro, lime juice, and red onion. I added some BBQ to the onions while they were grilling to add a sweet component that would counter the tartness of the slaw and BANG, the most awesome chicken tacos I have ever had. Sorry, that sounds very boastful, but these were seriously off the chain (yes, I just used that phrase.) I promise that you will like these tacos. They make an amazing summertime meal paired with grilled corn and black beans (still on that kick.) WW for one taco, 5 points, with sour cream!

Grilled Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Lime Coleslaw and BBQ Grilled Onions

Chicken

• 2 chicken breast
• 1 package GrillMates Garlic Herb and Wine marinade
• White vinegar
• Water
• Oil

1. Prepare marinade according to directions on package.
2. Butterfly chicken breast by cutting from the thick side inward but do not go all the way through.
3. Tenderize chicken with a fork by poking it all over, front and back.
4. Marinade chicken for 24 hours for best flavor.
5. Remove from marinade.
6. Grill on one side for 4 minutes. Flip and grill for another 3 or until the juices run clear.
7. Remove, let set for 5 minutes while the juices rest, then cut into cubes.

Cilantro Lime Slaw

• 1 cup cabbage, coleslaw mix
• 1 large lime, juiced
• 1/4 red onion, sliced very thin
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• Dash of black pepper

1. Combine all ingredients together in bowl and let mingle for 1/2 hour.

Grilled BBQ Onions

• 1/2 small red onion
• Sweet BBQ sauce, I use Sweet Baby Rays
• Oil

1. Cut onion into quarters, leaving the core in.
2. Remove outer layer of onion.
3. Brush on oil.
4. Grill for 4 minutes a side.
5. Add BBQ sauce to both quarters, and grill for another 4 minutes.
6. Remove from grill and cut into strips.