Is Chicken Biryani — Hyderabadi safe for CKD patients?

This Indian recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1280mg sodium, 480mg potassium, and 340mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Chicken Biryani — Hyderabadi 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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Chicken Biryani — Hyderabadi

Layered rice with marinated chicken, saffron, mint, fried onion — Hyderabad dum style.

Prep time 120 min

Servings 4

Calories 620 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

620

Calories

340mg

Phosphorus

340 / 800mg

1280mg

Sodium

1280 / 2000mg

480mg

Potassium

480 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Spice mix + ghee + meat = Na+P heavy. Smaller portion.

Ingredients

Basmati
Chicken
Yogurt, garam masala
Mint, saffron, fried onion
Ghee

Biryani Celebration Chicken Hyderabadi Iconic Rice Saffron

Cooking Steps

1
Marinate chicken.
2
Cook rice 70%.
3
Layer chicken + rice + spices.
4
Seal pot, dum cook 30 min.

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