Is Gà Hấp Lá Chanh — Lime Leaf Steamed Chicken safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Limit for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 380mg sodium, 340mg potassium, and 210mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Gà Hấp Lá Chanh — Lime Leaf Steamed 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 Hấp Lá Chanh — Lime Leaf Steamed Chicken

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🇻🇳 Vietnam · Vietnamese

Gà Hấp Lá Chanh — Lime Leaf Steamed Chicken

Whole chicken steamed with kaffir lime leaves and lemongrass — clean fragrance.

Prep time 50 min

Servings 4

Calories 280 kcal

CKD Limit

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

210mg

Phosphorus

210 / 800mg

380mg

Sodium

380 / 2000mg

340mg

Potassium

340 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-sodium chicken dish. Lime leaves = flavor without salt.

Ingredients

1 small chicken (~1kg)
10 kaffir lime leaves
Lemongrass, ginger
Salt to rub (skip for stricter CKD)

Chicken Ga Kidney Friendlier Lemongrass Lime Leaf Steamed

Cooking Steps

1
Rub chicken with aromatics.
2
Steam 35 min over high heat.
3
Slice, serve with dipping salt-pepper-lime.

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