3 Ways to Make Chicken

Chicken is a great protein option for people with kidney disease.  A 3-ounce serving, which is about the size of a deck of cards or the palm of your hand, has about 26 grams of protein.  To complete a meal, add a side of vegetables and a starchy vegetable or grain with cooked chicken.  Enjoy these and other chicken recipes in your kidney meal plan. 

Baked Chicken- Fajita Sheet Pan

Ingredients

• 2lb Chicken Breast

• 2 Peppers (1 Green, 1 Red)

• 1 Onion

• Olive Oil

• Low Sodium Fajita Seasoning (watch for added potassium)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.

Place chicken, bell peppers, onion in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle seasoning over chicken and vegetables.

Place into oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is completely cooked through and the vegetables are crisp-tender.

Serve with a side of rice or tortillas.

Boiled Chicken: Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• 2 Cups Chicken, Shredded

• 2 TBSP Onions

• ¼ C Celery

• ¼ C Reduced-Fat Mayo (Olive Oil Mayo if possible)

• 1TSP Lemon Juice

• ½ TSP Sugar

• ¼ TSP Black Pepper

Preparation

1. Dice or shred chicken. Chop egg, onion and celery.

2. Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir together.

3. Cover and chill overnight or at least 2 hours before serving.

Recipe credit: https://www.davita.com/diet-nutrition/recipes/salads-dressings/cool-n-crunchy-chicken-salad

Pan fried Chicken: Renal Chicken Piccata Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 Chicken breasts

• 1 cup all purpose flour

• 1/2 stick unsalted butter

• 1 pinch ground black pepper

• Olive oil

• 2tsp Italian seasoning (thyme, oregano and rosemary mixed)

• 1/3 cup lemon juice

• 2 or 3 lemon slices

• 2 tbsp capers

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley

• 1 cup chicken stock (unsalted)

• 1 pinch salt

Preparation

Follow the step-by-step instructions - with photos! - here: https://www.mealpro.net/blog/renal-chicken-piccata-recipe/#gref