Popcorn Shrimp originated in Cajun country, and is a staple restaurant appetizer; and now, you can bring this classic to your home while on HCG! Try this delicious recipe!

Popcorn Shrimp:

Ingredients

· .5 Oz Shrimp

· 2 crushed melba toast

· dash dill

· dash cayenne pepper

Directions

Crush the melba toast with a rolling pin in a zip lock bag. Add the pepper and dill and the shrimp to the bag and toss until the shrimp are covered. Then put on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 20 mins at 350 degrees.

Looking for a great tasting, low calorie HCG Diet recipe? You will love this one and it’s Phase 1 recipe.

Halibut Tacos with Strawberry-Cucumber Salsa:

Ingredients

· 100 grams halibut fillet

· 2 tablespoons fresh lime or lemon juice

· 1 tablespoon broth fish, chicken or veggie

· 1 clove garlic, minced

· 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

· 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

· fresh strawberries, peeled and chopped

· 1 cup cucumber, seeded and chopped

· 2/3 cup green onions optional

· 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

· 2 tablespoons fresh lime or lemon juice

· 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

· 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

· 4 cabbage leaves may need more or less

· sprig cilantro for garnish

 

Directions

1. Combine lime juice, broth, garlic, salt, and pepper in shallow glass baking dish or zip-top bag. Add fish, skin side up. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes but no longer than 3 hours. 2. Toss all salsa ingredients together in a medium bowl. 3. Preheat grill. Remove fish from marinade and grill over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, turning once, until opaque throughout. Slice fish into large pieces. 4. Fill each cabbage leaf with fish and salsa. Garnish with additional cilantro, if desired.

Ready in 20 minutes, this tasty chicken stir-fry recipe is packed with goodness and healthiness. A very fresh and yummy addition to your HCG diet menu!

Lemon Ginger Chicken Stir fry:

Ingredients

· 100 grams chicken breast

· 1/2 small onion

· 1/2 green pepper

· 1/2 red pepper

· 1 clove of garlic, diced

· 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger grated

· Dash Sea Salt

· Dash Freshly ground pepper

· 1/2 Fresh Lemon

Directions

Cut chicken into thin strips and place in a small bowl. Add chopped garlic, grated ginger, sea salt and pepper to the chicken and squeeze the juice of half a lemon over all and mix well. Let marinate for 15 minutes or so. Slice the onion and peppers into thin strips. Once the chicken has done marinating, heat a non stick pan over medium high heat (I also used just one squirt of Pam)and add chicken. Stir fry until almost cooked. Add vegetables and continue to stir fry until desired degree of doneness. Enjoy!

A simple sauce made with  orange  juice, basil, and fresh ginger adds sparkling flavor to the chicken. This HCG diet recipe is easy, and ready in 30 minutes.

Orange Ginger Chicken:

Ingredients

· 100 grams chicken, diced

· dash black pepper

· 1 orange, cut into fourths

· 2-3 cloves minced garlic

· 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root

· 1/2 teaspoon basil

· juice from half a lemon

 

Directions

1. Preheat pan over MED heat. 2. Sprinkle chicken with pepper. 3. Add chicken to pan & stir fry until brown on all sides, about 5-10 min. 4. Add garlic and cook for 1 min. 5. Squeeze juice of orange quarters over chicken. 6. Peel & separate orange into sections. Add orange sections, ginger, lemon juice, and basil. Stir well. 7. Cover and simmer for about 20-30 mins.

Make the best HCG approved Chicken Tacos with this easy recipe.

Chicken Tacos:

Ingredients

· 100 grams Chicken finely chopped Chicken (weighed, grilled or baked with lemon juice and

seasonings)

· 1/4 cup Water or Homemade Broth

· 1 clove garlic crushed and minced

· 1/8 teaspoon oregano

· pinch Cayenne Pepper to taste

· small Fresh Cilantro

· 1 pinch Cumin

· 2-4 leaves lettuce

Directions

Cook chicken in chicken broth, adding onion, garlic, and spices.

DEGLAZE pan with lemon juice or a little water. Serve in leaves of lettuce.

Top with homemade salsa

This chicken recipe is not only very healthy, but also very easy to make.   This will make for a great meal during your HCG diet.

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Skewers

Ingredients:

· 100 grams chicken breast, cut into chunks

· 1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice

· 100 grams cherry tomatoes or onions

· 1/2 teaspoon Sambal OelekGround Chili Paste

· 1 clove minced garlic

· 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

· 1 tablespoon dijon mustard

· 1/2 teaspoon salt

· dash Tabasco sauce

· coarsely ground black pepper

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl to create sweet & spicy sauce. Put chicken and cherry tomatoes or onion on skewers. Baste with sweet and spicy sauce. Grill until cooked to preferred doneness. You may serve grilled skewers over 100g of greens if you don’t like the veggie on the skewer.