Is Mexican Chicken Taco (Soft) safe for CKD patients?

This Latin recipe is rated Safe for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 350mg sodium, 280mg potassium, and 160mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Mexican Chicken Taco (Soft) 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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🇲🇽 Mexico · Latin

Mexican Chicken Taco (Soft)

Flour tortilla soft tacos filled with seasoned chicken and cabbage — a crowd-pleasing CKD-safe meal with smart ingredient swaps.

Prep time 20 min

Servings 2

Calories 310 kcal

CKD Safe

Nutrition (per serving)

310

Calories

160mg

Phosphorus

160 / 800mg

350mg

Sodium

350 / 2000mg

280mg

Potassium

280 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Use flour tortillas (lower potassium than corn). Skip canned beans to reduce phosphorus.

Ingredients

2 flour tortillas
120g chicken breast (shredded)
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 cup shredded cabbage
2 tbsp sour cream
Fresh cilantro
Lime wedge

Low Phosphorus

Cooking Steps

1
Season chicken with cumin and chili, cook and shred.
2
Warm tortillas in pan.
3
Fill with chicken and cabbage.
4
Top with sour cream and cilantro.
5
Squeeze lime. Enjoy!

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