Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Braise for Phase 1

Chicken is an excellent source of lean protein and also a good source of vitamin B, vitamin D, iron, zinc, and calcium. You can have as much creamy chicken with asparagus on phase 1 of the HCG diet to prepare your fat stores.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon rapeseed oil
• 150 grams of skinless chicken breast
• 10 medium asparagus spears
• 2 small leeks
• 3 sliced celery sticks
• 200ml low-salt vegetable bouillon
• 100 grams of frozen peas
• 1 egg yolk
• 4 tablespoons of yogurt
• 1 grated garlic clove
• ⅓ small pack of fresh tarragon

Cooking Method:

• Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and fry the chicken breast until both sides are brown. 
• Add the asparagus, celery, and chopped leeks, pour in the bouillon, and simmer for 10 mins.
• Add the asparagus tips and peas, and cook for additional five minutes.
• Stir the egg yolk with the yogurt and garlic.
• Stir the yogurt mixture into the vegetables and add the tarragon.
• Divide between two warm plates, then place the chicken on top of the vegetables.