There’s something about a spring weekend that calls for a fresh, easy lunch and a little extra time to sit and read.
Today I’m sharing a simple crispy chicken salad with homemade ranch, along with a few recent reads that were worth the time.
Crispy Chicken Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Cook once, eat twice
- Crispy air fryer chicken (without frying)
- Light, fresh ranch you can customize
I made a double batch of chicken breasts, coated in egg whites and crushed cornflakes (gluten-free for my husband). After pounding them to an even thickness, I air fried them in our Ninja for about 10 minutes per side.
Super crunchy! And not overdone at all.
We ate that for dinner on day #1.
For the next day’s lunch, I topped mixed salad greens with homemade ranch dressing inspired by a recipe from Love and Lemons and diced crispy chicken.
Yummy and healthy!
I modified the ranch quite a bit—skipping the mayo entirely and using fresh basil and parsley from my herb garden. I didn’t have fresh dill, so dried worked just fine. Since garlic and onion powder don’t always agree with me, I used them very lightly.
What I’m Reading
· The Friend of the Family by Dean Koontz
Different from his earlier work, but better than some of his recent books. I enjoyed it—4 stars.
· The List by Steve Berry
Felt like an old-school John Grisham thriller. Smart plot, engaging characters—another 4 stars.
· The Ghost and Mrs. Muir by R. A. Dick
A nostalgic, charming read. Short and easy, and you can see why it became a film.
· The Fury by Alex Michaelides (audio)
Started strong but didn’t fully deliver for me.
· King of the Shadows by Susan Cooper (audio)
A YA time travel story that was surprisingly good—definitely a win.
Weekend Wrap-Up
Are you enjoying the longer days and those blessed rays of sunshine? It’s such a gift to see the sun rise in the actual morning again instead of halfway through the day.
Thank you for joining me this weekend—I hope you’re inspired to try the crunchy chicken salad. And if you’re a reader, I’ve done a little previewing on your behalf.
May God bless you and yours for a wonderful weekend, and I’ll see you next week.