A bold, creamy, and slightly spicy street corn–inspired bowl with juicy chicken and a low-carb base. It tastes indulgent like Mexican street corn (elote), but is packed with protein and adjusted to stay low-carb.

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Yield

• 4 servings

Prep Time

• 20 minutes

Cook Time

• 20–25 minutes

Total Time

• ~45 minutes

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Ingredients

Chicken

• 1.5 lb (700 g) chicken breast or thighs, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Juice of ½ lime

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Street Corn Mixture (Low-Carb Style)

• 1½ cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned, drained)
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise (or light mayo)
• 2 tbsp Greek yogurt (adds protein + creaminess)
• ¼ cup (25 g) crumbled cotija or feta cheese
• 1 tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro

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Low-Carb Rice Base (Choose One)

Option A (Best Low-Carb)

• 3–4 cups cauliflower rice

Option B (Higher Carb Option)

• 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice

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Toppings

• ½ avocado, sliced
• Extra cotija or feta cheese
• Fresh cilantro
• Lime wedges
• Hot sauce (optional)

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Step 1: Cook the Chicken

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Add chicken and season with:

• Chili powder
• Smoked paprika
• Cumin
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Salt
• Pepper

Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden and fully cooked.

Squeeze lime juice over chicken and set aside.

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Step 2: Prepare Street Corn Mixture

In a bowl combine:

• Corn
• Mayonnaise
• Greek yogurt
• Cotija/feta cheese
• Chili powder
• Smoked paprika
• Lime juice
• Salt
• Cilantro

Mix until creamy and well coated.

👉 If you want deeper flavor, lightly char the corn in a hot pan for 2–3 minutes before mixing.

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Step 3: Cook Rice Base

Cauliflower Rice Option:

• Sauté cauliflower rice in a pan for 5–7 minutes until tender.
• Season lightly with salt and lime juice.

Regular Rice Option:

• Use freshly cooked rice or warm leftovers.

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Step 4: Assemble the Bowl

Layer in each bowl:

1. Rice or cauliflower rice base
2. Seasoned chicken
3. Street corn mixture

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Step 5: Add Toppings

Finish with:

• Avocado slices
• Extra cheese
• Cilantro
• Lime wedge
• Hot sauce (optional)

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Step 6: Serve

Serve warm for best flavor contrast between creamy corn, smoky chicken, and fresh toppings.

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Nutrition (Approximate per serving)

With cauliflower rice:

• Calories: 380–450
• Protein: 35–45 g
• Net carbs: 10–14 g
• Fat: 20–28 g

With regular rice:

• Calories: 500–600
• Carbs: 35–50 g

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Variations

Extra High-Protein Version 💪

• Add ½ cup Greek yogurt into chicken sauce
• Use extra chicken (2 lb total)
• Add egg whites or cottage cheese on top

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Spicy Street Corn 🌶️

• Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce to corn mix
• Use spicy mayo

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Keto Version 🥑

• Skip corn entirely and replace with sautéed zucchini or bell peppers

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Storage

• Fridge: up to 3 days
• Reheat chicken and rice separately for best texture