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.
Yield
- 4 servings
Prep Time
- 20 minutes
Cook Time
- 20–25 minutes
Total Time
- ~45 minutes
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
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
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
Toppings
- ½ avocado, sliced
- Extra cotija or feta cheese
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Hot sauce (optional)
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.
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.
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.
Step 4: Assemble the Bowl
Layer in each bowl:
- Rice or cauliflower rice base
- Seasoned chicken
- Street corn mixture
Step 5: Add Toppings
Finish with:
- Avocado slices
- Extra cheese
- Cilantro
- Lime wedge
- Hot sauce (optional)
Step 6: Serve
Serve warm for best flavor contrast between creamy corn, smoky chicken, and fresh toppings.
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
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
Spicy Street Corn 🌶️
- Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce to corn mix
- Use spicy mayo
Keto Version 🥑
- Skip corn entirely and replace with sautéed zucchini or bell peppers
Storage
- Fridge: up to 3 days
- Reheat chicken and rice separately for best texture
