Is Chicken Tikka Masala safe for CKD patients?

This Indian recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1080mg sodium, 580mg potassium, and 320mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Chicken Tikka Masala 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

Chicken Tikka Masala

British-Indian classic — grilled chicken tikka in spiced tomato-cream gravy.

Prep time 50 min

Servings 4

Calories 480 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

480

Calories

320mg

Phosphorus

320 / 800mg

1080mg

Sodium

1080 / 2000mg

580mg

Potassium

580 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Similar to butter chicken. Halve cream + cashew.

Ingredients

500g chicken breast
Tikka marinade: yogurt, lemon, spices
Gravy: tomato, onion, cream

British Indian Chicken Creamy North Indian Tikka Masala

Cooking Steps

1
Marinate + grill tikka.
2
Make gravy.
3
Combine, simmer.

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