Is Gà Nướng Sả Ớt — Lemongrass Chili Chicken safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 620mg sodium, 420mg potassium, and 260mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Gà Nướng Sả Ớt — Lemongrass Chili 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.

Gà Nướng Sả Ớt — Lemongrass Chili Chicken

Avoid

🇻🇳 Vietnam · Vietnamese

Gà Nướng Sả Ớt — Lemongrass Chili Chicken

Bone-in chicken marinated with crushed lemongrass and chili — grilled or pan-fried.

Prep time 50 min

Servings 2

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

260mg

Phosphorus

260 / 800mg

620mg

Sodium

620 / 2000mg

420mg

Potassium

420 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Use boneless skinless breast for lower P. Halve fish sauce.

Ingredients

500g chicken thighs (or breast)
3 stalks lemongrass, minced
2 chili peppers
Fish sauce 1 tbsp (reduced)
Garlic, sugar

Central Vietnam Chicken Chili Grilled Lemongrass

Cooking Steps

1
Marinate chicken 30 min.
2
Grill on medium 12 min per side.
3
Garnish with chopped scallion.

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