Is Pollo Asado safe for CKD patients?

This Mexican recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 620mg sodium, 420mg potassium, and 280mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Pollo Asado 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.

Avoid

🇲🇽 Mexico · Mexican

Pollo Asado

Chicken marinated in citrus-achiote, grilled — bright orange skin from achiote.

Prep time 120 min

Servings 4

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

280mg

Phosphorus

280 / 800mg

620mg

Sodium

620 / 2000mg

420mg

Potassium

420 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-Na grilled chicken. Halve salt in marinade.

Ingredients

Whole chicken
Marinade: orange, lime, achiote, garlic, oregano

Achiote Chicken Citrus Grilled Kidney Friendlier Pollo Asado

Cooking Steps

1
Marinate 2 hours.
2
Grill 30 min.

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