HcG DIET RECIPE PHASE 3 P3: Thai Coconut Chicken Curry over cauliflower rice - low carb atkins diabetic friendly ketosis paleo whole 30

Eating low carb can get monotonous. If you're needing more flavor, this is the right recipe for you.

Thai Coconut Chicken Curry

16 oz cubed chicken
2 T coconut oil, separated
2 zucchini, speared or chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 red and/or orange bell peppers, speared or chopped
1/2 t ground ginger
2 cloves minced garlic
2 T red curry paste
1 can full fat coconut milk
Red pepper flakes for garnish (optional)
2 C cauliflower rice (Walmart, Trader Joe's & Costco sells it in bags)

Heat large skillet over high heat. Add 1 T coconut oil & chicken and season with salt. Cook until browned. Remove from skillet to a plate and set aside.

Add the remaining T of coconut oil to the skillet, along with zucchini, green onions and bell peppers. Cook for 5-7 minutes until they're starting to brown but still crisp. Add ginger and garlic, stirring and cooking for another couple of minutes.

Incorporate red curry then coconut milk. Add chicken to reheat and mix well.

Serve over cooked cauliflower rice.

Left overs will keep in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

HcG DIET RECIPE PHASE 3 P3: Fiesta Baked Chicken - low carb paleo atkins diabetic friendly ketosis

Place boneless skinless chicken thighs in baking dish.

Saute 1 chopped onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 - 1 C sliced or diced bell peppers of different colors, and 1 jar drained nopalitos (cactus, found in the Mexican food section of your grocery store) in 1 T olive oil. When there's no more liquid in pan and and it's starting to sear, turn off heat but leave on burner. Add 1/2 C cream cheese and stir until melted. If you like a little kick to it, mix in 2 T salsa. Spread over raw chicken. Sprinkle 1 - 1 1/2 C shredded cheddar cheese over. Cover and bake in preheated oven 375° for 50-60 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

I served this with Loaded Cauliflower.

HcG DIET RECIPE PHASE 3 P3: Skillet cumin & paprika chicken with vegetables - low carb paleo atkins diabetic friendly ketosis

Over medium low heat, heat your skillet with a little olive oil. Add defrosted boneless, skinless chicken thighs that have been sprinkled with cumin, salt and paprika on both side. Also sprinkle with oregano, if desired. Allow to cook without flipping for 4-8 minutes. You'll know when to flip them when they are starting to brown. Flip and add vegetables of your choice. Today I added quartered brussel sprouts, onions and minced garlic. Also consider, leeks, mushrooms, bell peppers, asparagus, etc. Cover and allow to cook for another 4-6 minutes. Stir gently and cover again for another 2 minutes. Serve immediately If you're not paleo, serve with shredded cheddar cheese.

HcG DIET RECIPE PHASE 3 P3: Mexican Chicken Bites

Add to oven proof skillet on medium-high heat:
1 1/2 lb cubed chicken
1/2 C chopped onions
2 cloves minced garlic
1 T olive oil
1/2 C chopped bell peppers
1 t salt
1 t paprika
4 dashes chili powder
2 dashes cumin

Cook until chicken is cooked through but before browning, add:
1 drained jar nopalitos (cactus) - find it in the Mexican food section

When chicken is browned on all sides & there's no more liquid in the skillet, sprinkle cheese over and bake in preheated oven 425° for 3-4 minutes: 1 C shredded cheddar cheese

Remove skillet from oven and sprinkle bacon with dollops of sour cream:
6 slices cooked, crumbled bacon
4 T sour cream

Serve immediately.

My 6 year old: "Wow, Mom! It smells like bacon, rice and burritos. What are we having for dinner?"
Me: "Not sure. I'm making it up. It's chicken, veges and spices now."
My 6 year old: "Well, it smells like a restaurant. Good job!"
He ate all his dinner and so did my 3 year old. I served their portions over rice.

HCG Diet Phase 3 P3 Foods to eat - This are the foods that work best for me

Traditionally these are the foods you can eat and add in during the first 3 weeks of P3 - Click here

But I've found that these foods actually work better, keep in mind to stay under 22 carbs per day and watch your "bad" fat intake with oil, cream, butter, etc. And as always, read every label to make sure it doesn't have any hidden sugars, starches, etc. The first 4 times I did P3 of the HCG diet, I counted calories and still gained weight even with steak days. The past couple of times, I stuck with a low carb diet, didn't necessarily pay too much attention to the calories but definitely to the carbs. I like to stay in the 15 carb range the first week and up to 20-22 the 2nd & 3rd weeks. The 4th week I add fruits sparingly...and still no weight gain which means no steak days!

Proteins:
Flounder, Salmon, Herring, Sardines, Sole, Tuna, Trout, Cod, Halibut
Cornish hen, Chicken, Duck, Goose, Pheasant, Quail, Turkey, Ostrich
Crab, Oyster, Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, Squid, Lobster, Crayfish/Crawfish
Bacon, Beef, Ham, Lamb, Pork, Veal, Venison
Eggs

Fats: - SPARINGLY
Butter, NSA (no sugar added) Mayo, Olive oil, Vegetable oils, light, sour & heavy cream (limit 3 Tablespoons per day), Stevia (read labels for hidden additives), Unsweetened almond milk

Dressings:  - SPARINGLY
Caesar, Ranch, Bleu cheese, Balsamic vinegar

Fruit:
Limes, Lemons (limit 3 Tablespoons of juice per day)

Cheese:
Parmesan, Chevre, Bleu, Cheddar, Gouda, Mozzarella, Cream cheese, Swiss, Feta, Havarti, etc.

Alcohol:
Bourbon, Vodka, Rum, Scotch, Gin, Tequilla, Whisky, Brandy, Cognac, Mezcal, Red wine, White wine

Nuts & seeds, including their flour or butters: (read labels) - SPARINGLY
Almonds, Cashews, Unsweetened coconut, Hazelnuts, Macadamia, Pecans, Walnuts, Peanuts, Pine Nuts, Pinon nuts, Pistachios, Pumpkin seeds, Sunflower seeds

Vegetables:
Sprouts, Chicory, Endive, Escarole, Watercress, Arugula, Radishes, Spinach, Bok Choy, Lettuce, Turnip Greens, Heart of palm, green and black olives, Mushrooms, Artichoke, Collard greens, Dill pickles, Sauerkraut, Avocado, Onion, Zucchini, Cucumber, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Okra, Rhubarb, Swiss Chard, Asparagus, Bell Pepper, Eggplant, Kale, Turnip, Tomato, Jicama, Yellow squash, Cabbage, Green beans, Brussel sprouts, Spaghetti squash, Pumpkin, Garlic, Snow peas

HcG diet recipe phase 3 P3: ROASTED CHICKEN CREAMY SALAD

4 C diced roasted chicken, about a 3-5 lb roasted whole chicken (pick one up at the grocery store)
1 apple, diced
1 1/2 t dried tarragon
1 T dried or 2 T fresh parsley
1 C mayonnaise
juice of 1 lime
1 t Dijon mustard
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste 

Mix all ingredients together. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

4-6 servings

Trying new products that work on original Dr. Simeon's HcG diet protocol for phase 2 P2

I'd be lying if I said I'd been trying out different products that are different than the original protocol for Dr. Simeon's HcG diet. The truth is I've been having a very hard time this time on my 5th round in 3 years staying on protocol. I'm bored. I needed to find some other options.

ONE corn tortilla for lunch and/or dinner has not stalled me at all!

Spraying the pan with Trader Joe's coconut oil spray for sauteing 

chicken, beef, fish or a vegetable has not stalled me at all!

ONE serving of prepackaged UNSWEETENED natural applesauce

has not stalled me at all!

1/4 C freeze dried strawberries (I've tried several brands just make sure it's just strawberries and no sugar or other sweeteners added) has not stalled me at all!

HcG diet recipe phase 2 P2: Texas Dirty "Rice" (Beef & Cabbage)

100g lean ground beef
2 C cabbage finely chopped into rice sized (I used a food processor)

1 C chicken broth or water

1/2 t cumin

1/2 - 1 T chili powder

2 T minced onion

2 clove garlic crush and minced

Salt & Pepper
Serve with Frank's hot pepper sauce.

In a large frying pan, brown beef over medium high heat. Add the rest of ingredients and cook until cabbage is tender adding more water or broth as necessary. Cook down until no liquid is left. Serve hot.

HcG diet recipe phase 2 P2: Orange Curry Chicken & Rice alternative (cabbage)

100g skinless boneless chicken
2 C cabbage finely chopped into rice sized or noodle size pieces

1 C chicken broth or water

1/2 t cumin

1/2 T curry

2 T minced onion

2 clove garlic crush and minced

Salt & Pepper

1/2 T Bragg's liquid aminos
1/4-1/2 T apple cider vinegar

juice of 1 Cutie orange & pulp

In a large frying pan, saute chicken in a little Bragg's liquid aminos over medium high heat. Add the rest of ingredients and cook until cabbage is tender adding more water or broth as necessary. Cook down until no liquid is left. Serve hot.

HcG diet recipe phase 2 P2: Taco Soup

In a non stick saucepan over medium high heat, brown 100g lean ground beef with 2 cloves minced garlic & 1 T diced onions. Add 1 diced tomato, 2 C low sodium chicken broth, 1 C water, 1/2 T or more chili powder, 1/2 t cumin, 1/2 t oregano, 1 T milk & pepper to taste. Simmer, approx 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

HcG diet recipe phase 2 P2: Huevos Ranchos or Chili Eggs

Cook 1 clove minced garlic with 4 egg whites until eggs are cooked through.

Add 1 C organic low sodium chicken broth or water & 1 chopped tomato. Turn burner up to high heat.

Stir in 1 T red chili powder, 1 t oregano, 1/2 t dried onion flakes, 1/2 t pepper, 2 dashes Frank's hot sauce, 1/2 t cumin. Boil down until just a little sauce remains. Serve immediately. 

HcG diet recipe phase 2 P2: Chili

This was SO good, I wanted another bowl of it!

In a non stick saucepan over medium high heat, brown 100g lean ground beef with 2 cloves minced garlic & 1 T diced onions. Add 1 C diced tomatoes, 2 C low sodium chicken broth, 1 C water, 1/2 T or more chili powder, 4 dashes garlic powder, 1/2 t oregano, , & pepper to taste. Cook down, approx 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve with grissini or melba.

HcG diet recipe phase 2 P2: Egg Drop Soup

GREAT for that day you're not feeling well or on a chilly day!

Surprisingly really good and filling!

In a medium saucepan, heat 4 C organic low sodium chicken broth on high heat. Add 1/4 C chopped scallions or onions. In a measuring cup, beat 4 egg whites with 1T water. When broth is nearly at a boil, slowly drip egg whites in the soup. Continue to cook for another 30 sec to 1 min. Remove from heat, add pepper to taste. 

HcG diet recipe phase 2 P2: Grilled onion burger

In a NON STICK skillet, cook onions over medium heat in a little organic low sodium chicken broth. When cooked through, transfer to plate. Put skillet back over heat and cook 100g lean ground beef patty, turning once. Top with onions. Organic mustard goes well with this combo.

HcG diet recipe phase 2 P2: Tomato Basil baked chicken

Place 100g boneless skinless chicken in small baking pan. Add a little water or low sodium no sugar added chicken broth to the pan (1-2 T). Top with organic tomato paste or sauce, poultry seasoning & basil. Bake in preheated oven 350° uncovered for 20-25 minutes.

HCG Diet Phase 2 P2 recipe: Mexican chicken & cabbage

In 3 years, I just started my 4th round of the HCG diet. I don't know about you but it's not that this diet is that hard if you're organized and you make all your own food at home, it's that it's so mundane during P2. Because of that, I'm constantly trying to come up with new flavors, with the little list of foods we can eat during P2, that's hard.

In a non stick skillet, cook over medium-high heat, 100g chicken in a little water, ACV, organic (NO SUGAR) chicken broth or amino acids. Add 1 clove minced garlic, 1/4 t or more to taste cumin & 1/4 t or more to taste chili powder. Add water or chicken broth along with shredded cabbage. To make it easy and organized, I buy the bagged shredded cabbage from Walmart (approx 75 calories for the whole bag). Cook down. Add more water or broth as needed. Mix in a tablespoon full or more fresh chopped cilantro. Mix well. Remove from heat and serve.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE: Crispy fried chicken

2-3 chicken breasts, cut into chunks
4-5 eggs, whisked
1/2 C Parmesan

Dip nuggets in eggs then in a Ziploc bag, toss with Parmesan. In a skillet over medium high heat, add oil about half way up. Add chicken when oil is heated. Move around and cook until golden brown and stark white on the inside.

HCG DIET Phase 2 (P2) RECIPE : Chicken Cabbage Scramble

Saute in a non stick skillet:

100g chicken

2 cloves minced garlic

Add:

Half a head of chopped cabbage

1 t organic mustard

homemade chicken or vegetable stock
salt & pepper to taste

Saute until liquid is gone. 

Serve immediately.

HCG DIET Phase 2 (P2) RECIPE : Tomato Basil Soup

2 servings 

approx 2 C each

2 C homemade chicken broth

2 C tomatoes

3 oz organic tomato paste

1 T basil

2 cloves minced garlic

1 t garlic powder

1/4 t oregano

pinch marjoram

salt & pepper to taste

Puree altogether. Heat until it starts to boil, then reduce and simmer for 20-30 minutes.

HcG Diet Schedule & Protocol

Phase 1 (P1):  

This phase lasts for 2 days. Called LOADING days. Start the drops.

10 drops under your tongue, hold for 60 seconds. FOUR times a day: when you get up in the morning, before meals and at bedtime.

Be in a CONSTANT state of feeling stuffed. Eat all the fatty and/or sugary foods as much as possible. This is actually the hardest phase for me. At first I thought it would be great to get to eat a gallon of Blue Bell ice cream, donuts, M&M's, hamburgers, all the Mexican food I wanted, etc. but I soon found out that I don't like that feeling of being constantly stuffed. Anyway, it's very important so that you won't have much hunger pains in Phase 2. So load 'em up!

WEIGH EVERY DAY!

Phase 2 (P2):

This phase starts on your 3rd day and lasts for at least 27 days to reset your hypothalamus gland but NO MORE than 42 days total with HcG. Otherwise you'll be immuned to HcG.

Continue drops: 10 drops under your tongue, hold for 60 seconds. FOUR times a day: when you get up in the morning, before meals and at bedtime. Your last day of drops will be on day 42. That's 6 weeks.

YOU CAN DO ANYTHING FOR 6 WEEKS! Especially when you know you'll lose 25-40 lbs!!!

500 calories per day. COUNT your calories exactly. I use My Plate (free!) on Livestrong.com.

Breakfast:
tea, coffee, water, yerba mate or mineral water
only 1T milk is allowed in a 24 hr period
stevia is the only sweetener to use (get the pure powder from Whole Foods or Sprouts)

Lunch:
1. 100g extra lean bison, beef, veal, chicken, some white fish, lobster, crab or shrimp OR 4 egg whites, or 1 C natural/plain nonfat Greek yogurt. CUT OFF FAT. Get a digital scale and weigh it raw. Boil, bake, or grill! DO NOT use butters, non stick sprays or oils!
2. 1- 2 C ONE type vegetable only. Do not mix. (spinach, chicory, beet greens, lettuce, 1 tomato, 1 onion, red radishes, 1 cucumber, asparagus or cabbage)
3. 1 melba toast (or if you're gluten free, make your own OR do not eat melba while on this diet)
4. 1 medium apple, 6-9 medium strawberries, 1/2 grapefruit or 1 small orange

Dinner:
Same as lunch but NOT THE SAME PROTEIN & VEGETABLE AS LUNCH

Seasonings: pepper, vinegar, mustard powder, garlic powder, basil, parsley, thyme, etc.

Use Mineral oil instead of lotions that have fat in them. Also use Mineral Make Up too!

If you plateu for more than a couple of days, do an APPLE DAY: 6 apples a day with fluids all day.

Exercise isn't necessary. In fact, more than a 30 minute walk per day might make you stall but each person is different.

WEIGH EVERY DAY!

ON DAY 43, 44 & 45:
DO NOT TAKE HCG DROPS! Continue the 500 calorie diet.

Phase 3 (P3): 

This phase starts on day 46 and lasts 21 days/3 weeks.
NO HcG drops!
Look at my other post about what you can eat: http://myhcgdietrecipes.blogspot.com/2011/04/p3-phase-3-what-can-i-eat-during-phase.html
ALL STARCHES AND SUGARS ARE AVOIDED FOR FIRST 3 WEEKS!

WEIGH EVERY DAY!

Find your calorie limit:
Women - this equates to 11 times your current weight
Men - 12 times your current weight
Example, for a woman whose weight is 150 lbs, multiply it by 11 and it's 1650 calories is your limit.
I'm a bigger woman, I'm 189 lbs. And even though my limit is 2079, I personally don't like to go above 1900 calories a day.

Week 1:
Work your way up to about 800-1000 calories a day. Remember no sugar, starches and low carbohydrates. Yes, you can eat fats during this time, but don't overdo it. Continue to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day if not 16 glasses (about 1 gallon). Eat 3+ meals a day. You can use butter, oil or cooking spray in your frying pan, just use it sparingly! Your protein will intake will increase to about 6-8 oz per meal or up to 600 calories per day. Your salad can now be a mixture of all your favorite things that you want in the salad, just no sugars and starches. Try to eat a little at each meal and try to get in a mid morning and mid afternoon snack.

Week 2:
Increase your daily calorie count to about 1000-1500 calories per day. Do this by adding in more veggies. Maybe some soups, cheese, peanut butter, nuts and other low carbohydrate type foods.

Week 3:
You can work your way up to your personal calorie limit. Do not allow more than a 2 lb gain! If there is, do a STEAK DAY! Skip breakfast & lunch only drinking your fluids then for dinner, eat a large steak, an apple or tomato. The next day, you should be down those extra lbs. Drink as much water as possible.

ADD STARCHES & SUGARS SLOWLY!
Week4:
Add one carbohydrate food that you missed the most. Eat bread, pasta, potato, etc. but JUST ONE. Then the next day, stop that one and add another one. Do not eat two carb foods in the same day during week 4. Only eat one carb food per meal. Change your carbohydrate from day to day. Weigh yourself the next day and see if there are any weight changes. If so, try cutting the portion in half for the next time.

Week 5:
Combine 2 carb foods in the same day, but not at the same meal. Eat bread with a sandwich for lunch and a potato for dinner.

Week 6:
Start combining the carbs during the same meal but do this 1 day at a time. By the end of week 6 you should be eating a good healthy well rounded high fiber lower fat diet within your calorie limit without worrying about gaining weight.

You've lost so much weight, don't gain it back!
Avoid over eating.
Stay within your calorie limit.
Avoid eating both a high fat and high carb meal.
You may be able to get away with a high fat meal OR a high carb meal but high fat and high carb together are a bad combo.