Is Gai Yang — Grilled Chicken safe for CKD patients?

This Thai recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 620mg sodium, 410mg potassium, and 260mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Gai Yang — Grilled Chicken 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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Gai Yang — Grilled Chicken

Whole chicken marinated in lemongrass, garlic, white pepper, and fish sauce, grilled over charcoal.

Prep time 60 min

Servings 4

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

260mg

Phosphorus

260 / 800mg

620mg

Sodium

620 / 2000mg

410mg

Potassium

410 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-Na grilled option (vs fried). Halve fish sauce in marinade.

Ingredients

1 small chicken
Lemongrass, garlic, white pepper
Fish sauce 1 tbsp (reduce)
Coconut milk for basting

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Cooking Steps

1
Marinate chicken 2 hours.
2
Grill over charcoal 30 min, basting.
3
Serve with sticky rice.

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