Summer is just around the corner, so there’s no better time to kick your weight loss goals into high gear with the HCG Diet Plan. In this blog, we’re going to share one of our all-time favorite HCG recipes for the summer season – a light, tangy, and delicious Apple Chicken Salad.

Perfect for Phase 2 of HCG, this is a recipe designed to maximize flavor and texture while cutting out the empty calories of a more traditional mayo-based dressing.

HCG Phase 2: Recipe Guidelines

It’s important to remember that the closer you stick to the meal plan, the easier it will be to drop pounds with HCG. This means ensuring that your recipes adhere to the approved foods list, which generally means high protein and low to no fat.

Normally, an apple chicken salad like this would use a significant amount of mayonnaise to get that rich, tangy flavor. But as we all know, one of the quickest ways to consume excess calories is through high-fat foods like mayonnaise and salad dressing.

But here’s the trick: By using a lot of high-flavor spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom, combined with a touch of lemony acidity, it’s possible to get the same effect as salad dressing without all the excess calories.

Ingredients: HCG Apple Chicken Salad

• 5 oz grilled chicken, diced into small cubes
• 1 red or green apple, diced
• 3 stalks of fresh celery
• 3 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of nutmeg
• Pinch of cardamom
• Salt to taste
• Stevia to taste
• 2 lemon wedges

Begin by grilling your chicken breast. We recommend grilling enough chicken for several days, as this makes it easier to stay on track. Remember to season your chicken breast for full effect, and use a hot grill to bring out the best flavors.

The next step is simple: Just mix all the ingredients in a large bowl, including the juice from 1 lemon wedge. Chill for 20-30 minutes, and serve with the fresh juice of the second lemon wedge.

This recipe is best enjoyed fresh, but the salad should stay crisp and enjoyable for up to 3 days. If you are planning on making a large batch, add some extra lemon juice to the mix to help prevent oxidization (browning).

Regarding the spices, feel free to add more or less to taste. Remember: the whole point is to enjoy the food you’re eating, so feel free to make it your own.

How Much Can I Lose with HCG?

By pairing HCG drops with the HCG diet plan, it’s not unheard of to lose 1 or even 2 pounds per day. Of course, the amount of weight that you lose will depend on several factors, including your starting weight and how well you stick to the diet plan.

Here’s the thing: HCG isn’t a miracle. It’s a naturally occurring human hormone that simply makes it easier to lose weight. It starts by naturally curbing your excess hunger, making it possible to sustain a caloric restriction for an extended period of time. But that’s not all – HCG also works to protect your muscle mass during the weight loss process.

Want More HCG Phase 2 Recipes and Tips?

If you’re serious about losing 10, 20, or even 30 pounds before the summer season, HCG is one of the safest and most effectives ways to get there. You can find more recipes, tips, and advice at the HCG Buy Direct Blog.