Is Oyakodon — Chicken Egg Rice Bowl safe for CKD patients?

This Japanese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 920mg sodium, 340mg potassium, and 260mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Oyakodon — Chicken Egg Rice Bowl 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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🇯🇵 Japan · Japanese

Oyakodon — Chicken Egg Rice Bowl

'Parent-and-child' rice bowl — chicken thigh and egg in dashi-soy sauce.

Prep time 20 min

Servings 1

Calories 520 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

520

Calories

260mg

Phosphorus

260 / 800mg

920mg

Sodium

920 / 2000mg

340mg

Potassium

340 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Lower Na than katsudon. Use chicken breast (less P than thigh).

Ingredients

150g chicken thigh
2 eggs
1/2 onion
Dashi, soy, mirin
1 cup rice

Chicken Comfort Donburi Egg Rice Bowl

Cooking Steps

1
Simmer onion + chicken in sauce 5 min.
2
Add beaten egg, cover until set.
3
Slide over rice.

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