Is White Cut Chicken — Bai Qie Ji safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 480mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 220mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make White Cut Chicken — Bai Qie Ji 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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White Cut Chicken — Bai Qie Ji

Whole chicken poached gently in seasoned water, served cold with ginger-scallion dipping sauce.

Prep time 45 min

Servings 4

Calories 320 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

320

Calories

220mg

Phosphorus

220 / 800mg

480mg

Sodium

480 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower Na than most Chinese dishes when made at home. Skip the dipping sauce.

Ingredients

1 small chicken (~1.2kg)
Ginger, scallion
Salt 1 tsp (reduce to 1/2 tsp)
Dipping: minced ginger + scallion + oil

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Cooking Steps

1
Submerge chicken in boiling water + ginger.
2
Simmer 30 min, off heat, rest 15 min.
3
Plunge in ice water 5 min to firm skin.
4
Chop, serve with ginger-scallion oil dip.

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