Is Beggar's Chicken safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 680mg sodium, 340mg potassium, and 250mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Beggar's 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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🇨🇳 China · Chinese

Beggar's Chicken

Whole chicken stuffed with herbs, wrapped in lotus leaf and clay, baked slowly until tender.

Prep time 240 min

Servings 4

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

250mg

Phosphorus

250 / 800mg

680mg

Sodium

680 / 2000mg

340mg

Potassium

340 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Lower-Na since cooked sealed. Halve marinade soy.

Ingredients

1 whole chicken
Lotus leaves
Salt, ginger, scallion
Shaoxing wine
Mushroom

Baked Celebration Chicken Jiangsu Lotus Leaf Traditional

Cooking Steps

1
Marinate chicken 4 hours.
2
Wrap in lotus leaves.
3
Bake at 180°C 2 hours.

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