Based on the original HCG diet protocol, the allowed proteins permitted include: 100 grams of veal, beef, chicken breast, fresh white fish, lobster, crab, or shrimp. You should ideally choose lean options such as white fish and chicken.
Can you eat mustard on HCG?
Remember that just because you’re on phase 2 of HCG doesn’t mean you’re destined to 30+ days of eating plain boiled chicken and plain steamed vegetables. Spices are allowed! Spices, fresh garlic, different types of vinegar, mustard, and most hot sauces are full of flavor without the calories.
How long to you boil chicken?
Reduce heat to a gentle boil. For a whole chicken cook for about 90 minutes. For boneless chicken breasts, cook for 15 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove chicken, let cool and shred with a fork or chop the meat using a knife.
What can you eat on 500 calorie HCG diet?
(At 9 calories per gram, fat is calorie-dense, so portions would be even smaller if fat was permitted on a 500-calorie diet.) Veal, non-marbled beef, chicken breast, fresh white-fleshed fish, lobster, crab, and shrimp are all fine; fatty choices like salmon, eel, tuna, herring, and dried or pickled fish are off-limits.
Is hot sauce OK on HCG diet?
Hot sauce is totally safe to use on the HCG diet, Ideal Protein, Shape Reclaimed, and more!
Can you use butter on HCG diet?
Oil (even healthy cooking oils), butter and any type of dressing are not allowed under the diet. One thing the hCG diet has in common with many other eating regimens is that it doesn’t recommend eating foods with added sugars. Among the food items not allowed under the hCG diet are cookies and chocolates.
Can you over boil chicken?
The internal temperature should be 165°. If they need more time check every 5 minutes. Don’t let them overcook or they will become rubbery.
Can I boil frozen chicken?
FACT: Chicken can be cooked from frozen. It will take about 50% longer than thawed chicken and you must use a fast cooking method. Cooking it in the oven or on the stove is OK according to the USDA (under the Safe Defrosting headline) so boil and simmer away!
