Is Gà Kho Gừng — Ginger Braised Chicken safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 680mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 220mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Gà Kho Gừng — Ginger Braised Chicken 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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🇻🇳 Vietnam · Vietnamese

Gà Kho Gừng — Ginger Braised Chicken

Chicken chunks slow-braised with ginger, garlic, and caramelized sugar.

Prep time 40 min

Servings 4

Calories 310 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

310

Calories

220mg

Phosphorus

220 / 800mg

680mg

Sodium

680 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Use skinless chicken. Less fish sauce works — ginger adds flavor.

Ingredients

500g chicken thighs, bone-in
30g ginger, sliced
2 tbsp sugar
Fish sauce 1 tbsp
Pepper

Braised Chicken Ginger Home Cooking

Cooking Steps

1
Caramelize sugar.
2
Add chicken + ginger, coat.
3
Add fish sauce + 1/2 cup water.
4
Simmer covered 25 min until tender.

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