Losing a 20, 30, or 50 pounds on HCG might feel like magic, but it’s anything but. By pairing the naturally occurring HCG hormone with restricted calories and increased protein, it is possible to lose between one and two pounds per day.

But achieving success on HCG is not automatic. Like we said, it’s all about sticking to the plan. For HCG to work, you need to find a way to make your meals as tasty and satisfying as possible.

With that in mind, we’re presenting the first in a series of HCG cooking tips. In this guide, we’re going to go over the best ways to prepare chicken for HCG-approved recipes. It might not sound like a revolutionary blog topic, but believe us: the flavor difference is huge.

Can I Eat Chicken on the HCG Diet Plan?

Chicken is one of the most highly recommended foods on the HCG diet food list. That’s because it provides a perfect balance of protein and calories, with virtually no sugar and very low fat. As long as you are portioning it correctly, you can eat chicken everyday on HCG.

According to the HCG meal plan guidelines, you can eat 100 grams (measured raw) of chicken during Phase 2, and an entire skinless chicken breast during Phase 3.

Can I Cook the Chicken Breast in Oil?

Almost every chicken-based recipe you find out there is going to call for some vegetable oil or live oil. Traditionally, vegetable-based oils are not permitted on the HCG meal plan. This is due not only to their added calories, but also because they contain fatty lipids that can actually hinder the fat-burning process.

However, some HCG diet plan users have found that a very small amount of oil used for cooking did not affect their weight loss progress. If you are going to use oil, coconut oil is a much better option. You can also use a low-sodium vegetable stock or soy sauce to wet the pan instead.

For all other recipes, we recommend grilling, broiling, or baking the chicken.

Tips for Cooking Chicken for the HCG Meal Plan

Here are some other tips you can use to get delicious, no-hassle chicken portions while on HCG:

• Utilize meal prep days for portion control: While on Phase 2 of HCG, it can be really helpful to have your protein servings measured out ahead of time. Because the 100g requirement is intended to be measured raw, you can save a lot of time by measuring out multiple servings.
  

From there you can either cook all the chicken and then freeze it, or freeze the raw portions for when you’re ready.

• Add low-sodium flavor before cooking: The HCG meal plan does not allow for all those tasty sugar-based marinades, so you’ll have to get creating with seasoning. Things like soy sauce, lemon juice, and black pepper can go a long way to enhancing the flavor of you chicken.
  

Briefly marinating your raw chicken breast in a blend of these ingredients can take it to the next level, without adding any calories.

• Avoid processed chicken patties: Use only raw, unprocessed chicken breast while on the HCG meal plan. The chicken burgers and chicken patties you find in the stores are full of sodium, gluten, and fat, not to mention a bunch of unhealthy preservatives.

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