Is Kung Pao Chicken — Gong Bao Ji Ding safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 920mg sodium, 420mg potassium, and 280mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Kung Pao Chicken — Gong Bao Ji Ding 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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Kung Pao Chicken — Gong Bao Ji Ding

Diced chicken stir-fried with peanuts, dried chilies, and Sichuan peppercorn in glossy sauce.

Prep time 30 min

Servings 4

Calories 420 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

280mg

Phosphorus

280 / 800mg

920mg

Sodium

920 / 2000mg

420mg

Potassium

420 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Peanuts add K + P. Make 'no peanut' version. Halve dark soy.

Ingredients

400g chicken thigh, cubed
50g peanuts (skip for CKD)
Dried red chilies
Sichuan pepper
Sauce: soy, vinegar, sugar

Chicken Iconic Kung Pao Peanuts Sichuan Spicy

Cooking Steps

1
Marinate chicken.
2
Stir-fry chilies + pepper.
3
Add chicken, then sauce, then peanuts.

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