Is Mouth-Watering Chicken — Kou Shui Ji safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1180mg sodium, 420mg potassium, and 260mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Mouth-Watering Chicken — Kou Shui 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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Mouth-Watering Chicken — Kou Shui Ji

Poached chicken sliced and bathed in fragrant chili oil sauce with Sichuan pepper, peanuts, and sesame.

Prep time 50 min

Servings 4

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

260mg

Phosphorus

260 / 800mg

1180mg

Sodium

1180 / 2000mg

420mg

Potassium

420 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Sauce is Na-heavy. Eat chicken, leave most of the sauce.

Ingredients

1/2 chicken, poached
Chili oil 3 tbsp
Soy sauce, vinegar, sugar
Garlic, peanuts, sesame seeds

Chicken Cold Numbing Poached Sichuan Spicy

Cooking Steps

1
Poach chicken, ice bath, slice.
2
Mix sauce.
3
Pour over chicken, top with toppings.

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