What better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than with tacos? You can also easily transform this recipe into a burrito bowl by serving it over rice or into a taco salad over a bed of greens— whatever you want! How to Make Chicken Tacos INGREDIENTS For the salsa: 1 cup of pineapple, diced 1 cup of grape tomatoes, sliced 1/2 small red onion, sliced thinly 1 jalapeño (seeds removed), diced 1 large red bell pepper, diced 1/2 bunch of cilantro, chopped 2 tbsp juice How to Make Chicken Tacos For the chicken: 1 lb chicken (breasts or tenders) 1 lime, juiced 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp cayenne 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp salt (optional for serving) How to Make Chicken Tacos Optional for serving: Arugula Avocado Tortillas DIRECTIONS 1] To make the chicken, combine the spices and lime juice in a small dish. Season the chicken with the spice rub and allow it to marinate in the fridge for at least an hour. 2] Combine bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, tomato, pineapple and cilantro in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Squeeze in the lime juice and mix to combine. Set aside or place in the fridge. 3] Cook the chicken in a skillet on medium-high heat until it’s cooked through and no longer pink, about four minutes per side. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, assemble your tacos and eat up! How to Make Chicken Tacos How to Make Chicken Tacos ABOUT CHAARG We believe that working out can (and should!) be fun. We’re an organization of 2,500+ girls at more than 24 universities that encourages college-aged girls to find their fit, whether it’s yoga, CrossFit or anything in between. You don’t need to be a marathon runner or a weightlifting champion to join—it’s all about finding what works for you. That’s the beauty of CHAARG. We’re a group of real girls with a passion for leading happy, healthy lives. Sound like you? Learn more about us, check out CHAARG.com and find us on Instagram, Twitter andFacebook. ABOUT TERESA Teresa Sandoval is CHAARG’s Creative Project Lead. She dedicates her free time to any and all activities that let her get outside. When she isn’t taking her dog for a run or spending time in the sunshine, she can be found getting messy and creative in the kitchen.

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