Is Salt-Baked Chicken — Yan Ju Ji safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1480mg sodium, 340mg potassium, and 230mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Salt-Baked Chicken — Yan Ju Ji 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

Salt-Baked Chicken — Yan Ju Ji

Whole chicken buried in coarse salt and baked — Hakka specialty.

Prep time 120 min

Servings 4

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

230mg

Phosphorus

230 / 800mg

1480mg

Sodium

1480 / 2000mg

340mg

Potassium

340 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Name says it all — extreme Na. Not for CKD.

Ingredients

1 chicken
2kg coarse salt
Star anise

Baked Chicken Hakka Salt Traditional

Cooking Steps

1
Wrap chicken in paper.
2
Bury in hot salt 80 min.

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