[Core BBQ] NZ Smokey Chicken & Charred Broccoli Salad

• Meanwhile, cut any larger broccoli florets in half. Finely chop garlic and parsley. • In a medium bowl, combine Kiwi spice blend, a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Add chicken thighs and turn to coat. • In a large bowl, combine broccoli, a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.

• When the BBQ is hot, add chicken to BBQ grill plate and cook, turning occasionally, until charred and cooked through, 8-12 minutes. Transfer to a plate. • Grill diced bacon on BBQ flat plate, breaking up with a spoon, until golden, 4-6 minutes.

• NO BBQ? In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken thigh, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 10-14 minutes. Transfer to plate. Return frying pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook diced bacon, breaking up with a spoon, until golden, 4-6 minutes.

• Grill broccoli, turning occasionally, until tender, 5-6 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.

No BBQ? Heat a large frying pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook broccoli, tossing occasionally, until tender, 6-8 minutes.

• Return saucepan to medium-high heat. Add the butter and garlic and cook, tossing, until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. • Remove from heat, return potatoes and stir through chopped parsley until well combined. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with diced bacon and toss to combine. • To bowl with grilled broccoli, add mixed salad leaves, a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Toss to combine and season.