Is Three-Cup Chicken — San Bei Ji safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1080mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 260mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Three-Cup Chicken — San Bei 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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Three-Cup Chicken — San Bei Ji

Taiwanese specialty — chicken braised with equal parts sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice wine + fresh basil.

Prep time 40 min

Servings 4

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

260mg

Phosphorus

260 / 800mg

1080mg

Sodium

1080 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Soy is the issue. Halve it. The wine + basil are CKD-fine.

Ingredients

500g chicken thighs
1/3 cup sesame oil
1/3 cup soy (reduce)
1/3 cup rice wine
Thai basil, ginger, garlic

Basil Braised Chicken Iconic Sesame Taiwan

Cooking Steps

1
Brown chicken in sesame oil.
2
Add soy + wine, simmer 20 min.
3
Toss in basil at end.

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