HCG Diet Recipe 25: Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps with MCT Mayo

The Parmesan is more of a maintenance item (P3) of your HCG Diet Protocol, but the lemon is not. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon or lime ti a dish just makes you feel good, right?

By Adrienne (with a little juice from Dr. Zach)

Day 25.

No complicated recipe. No overthinking. Just using what you already have in your kitchen and turning it into something that works. You already know the tuna and MCT oil recipe, now add chicken to the mix.

👉 Pro Tip: Don't throw out the MCT oil. Go half and half MCT Mayo to Avocado Mayo to maintain your weight loss in P3 and beyond. Make it a staple.

Because that’s the real win here.

The Recipe: Chicken Salad with MCT Mayo

(If you’ve made the tuna salad, you already know this one.)

Ingredients

• 1–2 cups shredded chicken (leftover boiled chicken)

• 2–3 tbsp MCT mayo

• 1 celery stalk (finely chopped)

• Optional: small amount of red onion

• Salt & pepper

• Fresh lemon or lime juice

• Optional: sriracha for a little kick

Instructions

1. Combine everything in a bowlChicken, MCT mayo, celery, seasoning

2. Add fresh citrusLemon or lime juice brightens everything

3. Mix and adjustAdd sriracha if you want a little heat

4. Serve in lettuce wrapsClean. Simple. Done.

Why This Meal Matters (More Than You Think)

This isn’t just a recipe—this is a template.

• Leftover protein ✔

• Clean fat source ✔

• Fresh crunch ✔

• Low carb ✔

This is how you eat when you’re no longer following a plan…you’re living it.

P3 Upgrade (Maintenance Phase)

As you transition into maintenance, this is an easy adjustment:

• Use half MCT mayo + half avocado mayo

• Add a little more seasoning, maybe some herbs

• Keep the citrus—it makes everything feel fresh and complete

These are the smart indulgences we talk about.

Why Citrus Is a Secret Weapon

A squeeze of lemon or lime does two things:

• Enhances flavor instantly

• Makes the meal feel lighter and more satisfying

It’s a small detail…but it changes everything.

Family-Friendly Version

Let them enjoy it their way:

• Serve on:

  • Bread (sandwich)

  • Wraps

  • Crackers

Same chicken salad—different delivery system.

Final Thought

You didn’t just complete 30 days of recipes.

You built:

• Awareness

• Discipline

• Confidence

And most importantly—you proved to yourself that this is sustainable.

Because when meals are this simple…there’s no reason to go back.

As you move into Phase 3 (Maintenance) and begin adding things like avocado mayo and other healthy fats, take a few minutes to review the transition strategy so you protect everything you’ve built:

👉 HCG Diet Maintenance Phase: Finishing Strong and Maintaining Your Weight Loss