Is Chicken Teriyaki safe for CKD patients?

This Japanese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 980mg sodium, 390mg potassium, and 280mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Chicken Teriyaki 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.

Avoid

🇯🇵 Japan · Japanese

Chicken Teriyaki

Pan-fried chicken thighs glazed in sweet-savory teriyaki sauce.

Prep time 20 min

Servings 2

Calories 420 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

280mg

Phosphorus

280 / 800mg

980mg

Sodium

980 / 2000mg

390mg

Potassium

390 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Teriyaki = soy + mirin + sugar. Halve sauce. Use chicken breast.

Ingredients

2 chicken thighs
Sauce: soy 3 tbsp, mirin, sugar
Sesame seeds

Chicken Glaze Iconic Pan Fried Teriyaki

Cooking Steps

1
Pan-fry chicken skin-down.
2
Add sauce, reduce until glossy.
3
Slice, sprinkle sesame.

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