Is Khao Man Gai — Thai Chicken Rice safe for CKD patients?

This Thai recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 680mg sodium, 340mg potassium, and 240mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Khao Man Gai — Thai 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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🇹🇭 Thailand · Thai

Khao Man Gai — Thai Chicken Rice

Poached chicken with rice cooked in chicken broth and pandan, served with sweet bean sauce.

Prep time 60 min

Servings 2

Calories 520 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

520

Calories

240mg

Phosphorus

240 / 800mg

680mg

Sodium

680 / 2000mg

340mg

Potassium

340 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-Na Thai dish. Skip the bean dip — use ginger.

Ingredients

1 chicken
Rice in chicken broth
Pandan, ginger
Bean sauce dip (skip)
Cucumber

Chicken Comfort Hainanese Thai Khao Man Gai Poached Rice

Cooking Steps

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

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