Is Drunken Chicken — Zui Ji safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Limit for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 520mg sodium, 320mg potassium, and 210mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Drunken Chicken — Zui 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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🇨🇳 China · Chinese

Drunken Chicken — Zui Ji

Cold poached chicken marinated overnight in Shaoxing wine, served as appetizer.

Prep time 120 min

Servings 4

Calories 280 kcal

CKD Limit

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

210mg

Phosphorus

210 / 800mg

520mg

Sodium

520 / 2000mg

320mg

Potassium

320 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-sodium chicken option. Skip soy in marinade, use just wine + ginger.

Ingredients

1/2 chicken, poached
Shaoxing wine 1 cup
Ginger, salt 1 tsp

Appetizer Chicken Cold Jiangsu Kidney Friendlier Wine

Cooking Steps

1
Poach chicken, ice bath.
2
Marinate in wine + ginger 8 hours.
3
Slice cold, serve.

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