Broiling the corn and tomatoes adds a char that not only looks professional, but also adds a smoky depth to the dish. Not sure you love that burnt taste? The tang of the homemade vinaigrette rounds out the flavors. Fresh spinach adds volume and staying power to the salad, and adds a pretty hue. Trust us: youll be making the corn and tomato salad as a side dish for picnics and parties for years to come. But the chicken cant be missed either. Searing skin-on chicken thighs in a very hot pan (the hotter the better when searing) gives it that gorgeous golden-brown crust.