Is Tandoori Chicken safe for CKD patients?

This Indian recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 680mg sodium, 420mg potassium, and 280mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Tandoori 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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🇮🇳 India · Indian

Tandoori Chicken

Chicken marinated in yogurt-spice mix, cooked in tandoor clay oven until charred.

Prep time 90 min

Servings 4

Calories 320 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

320

Calories

280mg

Phosphorus

280 / 800mg

680mg

Sodium

680 / 2000mg

420mg

Potassium

420 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-Na than curry dishes. Halve salt in marinade.

Ingredients

Whole chicken cut up
Yogurt, ginger-garlic, garam masala
Lemon, red food color

Chicken Grilled Iconic Kidney Friendlier North Indian Tandoori Yogurt

Cooking Steps

1
Marinate 4 hours.
2
Roast hot oven (or tandoor).

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