I adapted this recipe for the 17 day diet (cycle 2) plan

Maple-Glazed Chicken Breasts

2 tablespoons agave nectar
1 teaspoon maple extract
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice (approximately juice of 1 lemon)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine agave nectar, maple extract, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, and pepper. Place the chicken breasts in the bag and turn to coat with the marinade. Seal the bag and refrigerate chicken for 2 hours, turning several times.
Oven: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Remove chicken from the marinade (reserving the marinade), and place on a baking pan; cook approximately 20 to 30 minutes, to 165 degrees F
Barbecue: Preheat barbecue grill. Remove chicken from the marinade (reserving the marinade), and place chicken onto hot grill. Cover barbecue with lid, open any vents, and cook 20 to 30 minutes to 165 degrees F.
Pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Let the mixture cook until it reduces by half, approximately 4 to 5 minutes; remove from heat. Pour the marinade over the tops of the cooked chicken before serving.
Makes 2 servings.

Why does this fit cycle 2 and not cycle 1?

I am not sure where agova nectoar fits in, It is in DR Mike’s Power cookies recipe, so I figured
it was cycle 2. I cannot find where agave nectar is on the list of foods we are allowed for each cycle. But I do not find Whey either…Anyone?

*aguave nectar

barbeque chicken recipe includes it, which I assume is cyce 1? Thats one thing that could be changed in book-identify which cycle each recipe it’s for? I just assume that if it does not tell you otherwise, like in the cookies, it is for all cycles, including #1….?

Is maple extract allowed? Too much sugar I was thinking…or is there no sugar in that. Since it’s not maple syrup, I guess it is ok?? Are ALL extracts ok to cook with?
Also, the Kefir Smoothie contains agave nectar and I know that is cycle 1. He compares the nectar to sugar-free fruit jam, which is also cycle 1.

Maple Extract does not have sugar like the syrup, just the flavor.

Gonna try these tonight when I barbeque for Labor Day!

Agave nectar can be found in cycle 1. It is listed as an ingredient in the Kefir Smoothie.