Is Hainanese Chicken Rice safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 680mg sodium, 340mg potassium, and 230mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Hainanese Chicken Rice 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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🇨🇳 China · Chinese

Hainanese Chicken Rice

Poached chicken with rice cooked in chicken broth and ginger — simple yet iconic.

Prep time 60 min

Servings 2

Calories 520 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

520

Calories

230mg

Phosphorus

230 / 800mg

680mg

Sodium

680 / 2000mg

340mg

Potassium

340 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-Na than most Chinese dishes. Skip the dark soy dip.

Ingredients

1 chicken (small)
Rice cooked in chicken broth
Ginger, scallion
Chili-ginger dip

Cantonese Chicken Hainan Iconic Poached Rice

Cooking Steps

1
Poach chicken with ginger.
2
Cook rice in chicken broth.
3
Plate with cucumber + chili dip.

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