Is Pad Krapow Gai — Chicken Holy Basil safe for CKD patients?

This Thai recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1180mg sodium, 420mg potassium, and 260mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Pad Krapow Gai — Chicken Holy Basil more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

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Pad Krapow Gai — Chicken Holy Basil

Chicken version of pad krapow — minced or sliced chicken with basil and chili.

Prep time 15 min

Servings 2

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

260mg

Phosphorus

260 / 800mg

1180mg

Sodium

1180 / 2000mg

420mg

Potassium

420 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-P than pork version. Use chicken breast.

Ingredients

Same as pork version, sub chicken

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Cooking Steps

1
Same as pad krapow moo.

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