Want to fulfil your protein intake but don’t want to eat that clichéd egg or a chicken recipe? Aathira Sethumadhavan, a digital content creator, took to Instagram on June 15, 2026, to share this Japanese-inspired egg chicken salad recipe that delivers around 42g of protein per serving and just 390 calories. Here’s the breakdown of the recipe.​Also read | From tiramisu to cheesecake: Chef-approved mango desserts to try at home this summerEgg-chicken salad recipeAathira highlighted that this salad is like a full meal. It features creamy, spicy, and just a little sweet flavours, which keep you full for hours and make salads feel like something you actually look forward to.Nutritional contentMakes three servings of ~310 g eachCalorie: ~390 calorieProtein: 42gCarbohydrate: 15gFat: 20g per servingIngredients requiredHere are the ingredients required to make the salad:• 400g chicken breast, diced• Four boiled eggs with jammy centres, halved• 150g sweet potato, boiled and diced• One cucumber, sliced• Four tbsp Greek yoghurt• One and a half tbsp QP (Kewpie) mayo• One and a half tsp Dijon mustard• One and a half tsp honey• Juice of half a lemon• A splash of skim milk (optional, to loosen the dressing)• Salt and pepper, to taste• One and a half tsp chilli oil, to drizzle• Coriander leaves or spring onions, to finish• A little oil, for cookingMethodHere’s a step-by-step process to make a salad:Step 1: Season the diced chicken with salt and pepper. Pan-fry or air-fry in very little oil until slightly golden. Set aside.Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together the Greek yoghurt, QP mayo, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, a splash of milk if needed, and a pinch of salt and pepper into a smooth dressing.Step 3: Divide the halved eggs, cucumber, sweet potato and chicken between three bowls.Step 4: Spoon over the dressing, finish with a drizzle of chilli oil, and scatter with coriander or spring onions.Note to readers: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them. This article is for informational purposes only.