Is Yangnyeom Chicken safe for CKD patients?

This Korean recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1480mg sodium, 410mg potassium, and 340mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Yangnyeom 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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🇰🇷 Korea · Korean

Yangnyeom Chicken

Korean fried chicken glazed in sticky-sweet-spicy gochujang sauce.

Prep time 60 min

Servings 4

Calories 620 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

620

Calories

340mg

Phosphorus

340 / 800mg

1480mg

Sodium

1480 / 2000mg

410mg

Potassium

410 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Glaze is concentrated. Limit portion strict.

Ingredients

Fried chicken
Yangnyeom sauce: gochujang, ketchup, honey
Sesame

Chicken Chimaek Fried Gochujang Sweet Spicy Yangnyeom

Cooking Steps

1
Double-fry chicken.
2
Toss in sauce.

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