Giant Gluten-Free Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Baked Dark Meat Chicken with Sweet Corn and Grape Tomatoes
Description: Two bone-in dark meat chicken pieces are seasoned and baked until golden and juicy, served alongside sweet roasted corn cut fresh from the cob and halved grape tomatoes warmed in the pan drippings. This simple, naturally gluten-free meal is satisfying and easy to pull together on a weeknight.
Sale items used: 8-Piece Dark Meat Chicken Fried or Baked ($6.99 each), Sweet Corn 10 for $2.50, Grape Tomatoes 2 for $5.00
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 pieces from the 8-piece tray and refrigerate or freeze the rest for later meals. Use 2 ears of corn and half a 10 oz. container of grape tomatoes. The 8-piece tray is a flat $6.99 purchase; plan to use remaining pieces across the week or freeze them the same day.
Recipes:
- Baked Southwest Chicken - Easy, Healthy, Gluten-Free
Tuesday
Meal: Ground Beef and Hot House Pepper Skillet over 90 Second Rice
Description: About half a pound of 73% lean ground beef is browned with sliced hot house peppers and seasoned with garlic and cumin for a bold, hearty skillet that is completely gluten-free. It is served over a single pouch of Giant 90 Second Rice for a fast and filling one-pan dinner.
Sale items used: 73% Lean Ground Beef Family Size ($3.49/lb, 3-day sale), Hot House Peppers 3 for $5.00, Giant 90 Second Rice ($1.99 each)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of ground beef at $3.49/lb, totaling about $1.75. Use 1 hot house pepper from the 3-pack. Use 1 pouch of 90 Second Rice. Buy the 3-pack of peppers and use leftovers in Thursday's skillet.
Recipes:
- Ground Beef and Bell Pepper Rice Bowls (Gluten-Free)
- Mexican Ground Beef And Rice Skillet Recipe
Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops with Roasted Asparagus and Green Beans
Description: One boneless center-cut pork chop is seared in a hot skillet until golden, then finished in the oven, served with roasted asparagus spears and tender green beans tossed in olive oil and garlic. The entire meal is naturally gluten-free and comes together in under 40 minutes.
Sale items used: Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops Family Size ($4.99/lb), Asparagus ($3.49/lb), Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts 12 oz. bag ($2.49 each)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of pork chops at $4.99/lb, totaling about $2.50. Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of asparagus at $3.49/lb, totaling about $1.75. Use the full 12 oz. bag of green beans across the week or save half for another meal. Freeze any extra pork chops from the family pack the same day.
Thursday
Meal: Smoked Dinner Sausage and Eggplant Skillet with Green or Yellow Squash
Description: Half a link of Giant smoked dinner sausage is sliced and pan-seared with cubed eggplant and sliced green or yellow squash, seasoned with Italian herbs and a splash of olive oil for a rustic, gluten-free skillet meal. Check the sausage label to confirm it is gluten-free before purchasing, as some smoked sausages contain fillers.
Sale items used: Giant Smoked or Fresh Dinner Sausage 14-16 oz. ($3.99 each), Eggplant ($1.49/lb), Green or Yellow Squash ($1.99/lb), Hot House Peppers 3 for $5.00 (leftover from Tuesday)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately half of the 14-16 oz. sausage link and refrigerate the rest. Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of eggplant at $1.49/lb, totaling about $0.75. Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of squash at $1.99/lb, totaling about $1.00. Use a second hot house pepper from the 3-pack bought on Tuesday.
Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter Jumbo Shrimp with Sweet Corn and Avocado
Description: About half a pound of jumbo raw EZ peel shrimp are sauteed in garlic and butter until pink and tender, served alongside a fresh ear of sweet corn and sliced ripe avocado for a bright, naturally gluten-free summer meal. The combination of warm shrimp, sweet corn, and creamy avocado makes this feel like a restaurant-quality dish at a fraction of the cost.
Sale items used: Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp 21-25 ct. ($6.99/lb with digital coupon), Sweet Corn 10 for $2.50, Avocados 5 for $5.00, Giant Butter 16 oz. ($2.99)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of shrimp at $6.99/lb with digital coupon, totaling about $3.50. Use 1 ear of corn from the 10-pack bought Monday. Use 1 avocado from the 5-pack. The butter is a 16 oz. package used as a pantry staple across the week; it is included here because it is essential to this specific meal and is on sale.
Recipes:
- Easy Gluten-Free Shrimp & Corn Skillet-Dairy-Free Summer Dinner
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- 8-Piece Dark Meat Chicken Fried or Baked (x1 tray): $6.99
- Sweet Corn, White or Yellow (x10, 10 for $2.50): $2.50
- Grape Tomatoes 10 oz. (x1 package, 2 for $5.00): $2.50
- 73% Lean Ground Beef Family Size (0.5 lb at $3.49/lb): $1.75
- Hot House Peppers Red, Yellow or Orange (x1 set of 3, 3 for $5.00): $5.00
- Giant 90 Second Rice 8.8 oz. (x1 pouch): $1.99
- Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops Family Size (0.5 lb at $4.99/lb): $2.50
- Asparagus (0.5 lb at $3.49/lb): $1.75
- Giant Green Beans 12 oz. bag (x1 bag): $2.49
- Giant Smoked Dinner Sausage 14-16 oz. (x1 package): $3.99
- Eggplant (0.5 lb at $1.49/lb): $0.75
- Green or Yellow Squash (0.5 lb at $1.99/lb): $1.00
- Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp 21-25 ct. (0.5 lb at $6.99/lb with digital coupon): $3.50
- Avocados (x1, from 5 for $5.00): $1.00
- Giant Butter 16 oz. (x1): $2.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Cumin
- Italian seasoning or dried oregano
- Paprika or garlic powder for chicken seasoning
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- 73% Lean Ground Beef (27% Fat, Family Size): $3.49/lb (3-day sale); $4.49/lb rest of week
- Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp (21-25 ct., Farm Raised): $6.99/lb with digital coupon; $8.99/lb without
- 8-Piece Dark Meat Chicken Fried or Baked: $6.99 each
- St. Louis-Style Pork Ribs (Previously Frozen): $1.99/lb with digital coupon (with $25 purchase); $3.99/lb without
- Hebrew National Beef Franks (9.43-12 oz.): $4.99 each
- Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters (Family Size): $1.29/lb
- 80% Lean Ground Beef Patties (Family Size): $5.49/lb
- Baby Back-Style Pork Ribs (Previously Frozen): $4.99/lb
- Whole Pork Picnic Roast (Bone-In): $0.99/lb
- Taste of Inspirations Chicken Kabobs: $8.99/lb
- Taste of Inspirations Beef Kabobs: $10.99/lb
- Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops (Family Size): $4.99/lb
- Giant Smoked or Fresh Dinner Sausage (14-16 oz.): $3.99 each
- Lloyd's Barbeque Co. Shredded Chicken or Pork (16 oz.): $5.00 each
- Philly Gourmet Burgers (24-32 oz.): $10.99 each
- Hillshire Farm Snacking Trays (2.76 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Swordfish or Tuna Steak (Wild Caught): $9.99/lb
- Fresh Domestic Shrimp (Wild Caught): $2.00 off/lb
- Nature's Promise Medium Shrimp Ring (16 oz., Frozen): $10.99 each
- Salmon Fillet on a Plank (8 oz., Farm Raised): $7.99 each
- Coho Salmon (Farm Raised, Sashimi Grade): $8.99/lb
- Cajun Krab Dip: $4.99/lb
- Fresh Pork Tenderloins or Marinated Filets (Boneless): $3.99/lb
- Beef Short Ribs (Bone-In): $9.99/lb
- Perdue or Real Good Foods Frozen Cooked Chicken (20-26 oz.): $7.99 each
- Jack Daniel's Pulled Entrées (16 oz.): $7.99 each
- C.Wirthy & Co Salmon (Frozen, 10 oz.): $9.99 each
- Bob Evans Side Dishes (20-24 oz.): 2 for $8.00
- Oscar Mayer Fully Cooked Bacon (2.52 oz.): $3.49 each (when you buy 3); $4.49 each regular
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunchmeat (8-9 oz.): $2.99 each (when you buy 3); $3.99 each regular
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Rotisserie Chicken Salad: $8.99/lb
- Cantina Latina Burrito Bowl (10.5 oz.): $6.99 each
- BelGioioso Burrata (8 oz.): $5.99 each
- Boar's Head Maple Glazed Honey Coat Ham (Sliced to Order): $11.49/lb
- Giant Hot Pepper Cheese (Sliced to Order or Prepackaged): $7.99/lb
- Fried Chicken Platter (50 ct. tray, serves 25): $44.99 each
- Cookie Platter (Large, serves 35-40): $9.99 each
- Fresh-Cut Vegetable Platter (Small, serves 5-7): $14.99 each
- Chicken Nugget Platter (50 ct. tray, serves 6-8): $14.49 each
- Fresh-Cut Fruit Platter (Small, serves 8-10): $14.99 each
- Let's Twist Platter (serves 10-15): $45.99 each
- Brownie Bites Tray (Small, serves 10-21): $9.99 each
Produce on sale:
- Whole Seedless Watermelon: $3.99 each (3-day sale); $5.99 each rest of week
- Blueberries (6 oz.): 5 for $5.00
- Mangoes: 5 for $5.00
- Avocados: 5 for $5.00
- Red, Green or Black Seedless Grapes: $1.99/lb with digital coupon (with $25 purchase); $3.49/lb without
- Sweet Corn (White or Yellow): 10 for $2.50
- Giant Salad Blends (5 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Mini Cucumbers (14 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Grape Tomatoes (10 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Asparagus: $3.49/lb
- Eggplant: $1.49/lb
- Green or Yellow Squash: $1.99/lb
- Giant Tray Pack Sweet Corn (5 ct. tray): $3.99 each
- Giant Portabella Mushrooms (14 oz.): $5.49 each
- Hot House Peppers (Red, Yellow or Orange): 3 for $5.00
- Pepperidge Farm Cookies (5-8.6 oz.): 2 for $8.00
- Cantaloupe: $2.99 each
- Seedless Watermelon Halves or Quarters: $1.19/lb
- Halos Mandarins (2 lb. bag): $4.49 each
- Nature's Promise Organic Russet or Sweet Potatoes (3 lb. bag): 2 for $9.00
- Nature's Promise Organic Blueberries (1 dry pint): $4.99 each
- Nature's Promise Greenhouse Grown Salad (8 oz.): $4.99 each
- Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts (12 oz. bag): $2.49 each
- Taste of Inspirations Salad Kit or Potato Trays: 2 for $7.00
- Taste of Inspirations Wild Wonders, Campari or Angel Sweet Tomatoes (10-16 oz.): $3.49 each
- Fresh Store-Cut Fruit (Large): $5.49/lb
- Red Delicious, Golden Delicious or Gala Apples: $1.49/lb
- Golden Kiwi (1 lb. clamshell): $4.99 each
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Giant Butter (16 oz.): $2.99
- Chobani Single-Serve Yogurt (5.3 oz.): 10 for $10.00
- Kraft Shredded Cheese or Cracker Barrel Chunks (6-8 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Pete & Gerry's Grade A Organic or Pasture Raised Eggs (12 ct.): $4.99
- Chobani Flip or High Protein Yogurt (4.5-6.7 oz.): 4 for $5.00
- Bays Original English Muffins (12 oz.): 2 for $8.00
- Breakstone's Cottage Cheese (16 oz.): 2 for $6.00
- Nestlé Toll House Ready-to-Bake Cookie Dough (13.5-18 oz.): 2 for $8.00
- Silk Soy, Almond or Coconut Milk (64 fl. oz.): 2 for $7.00
- Coffee mate Creamer (28-32 fl. oz.): 2 for $8.00
- Dannon Light + Fit Greek Yogurt (21.2 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Reddi Wip (13 oz.): 2 for $9.00
- BelGioioso Burrata (8 oz.): $5.99 each
- Breakstone's Sour Cream (16 oz.): 2 for $4.00
- Cracker Barrel Cracker Cuts or Cubed Cheese (6-7 oz.): 2 for $6.00
- The Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges (5.4 oz.): 2 for $8.00
- Kraft Singles (10.7-12 oz.): $2.49 each (when you buy 3); $3.49 each regular
- Turkey Hill Drinks (1 gal. jug): $3.29
- Friendly's Ice Cream (48 fl. oz.): 2 for $6.00 with digital coupon; 2 for $7.00 without
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Ball Park Rolls or Sara Lee Bread: $2.99
- King's Hawaiian Slider, Pretzel Slider, Sub Rolls or Hamburger Buns (10-12.8 oz.): $5.49 each
- Dave's Killer Bread, Rolls, Bagels or English Muffins: $4.99
- Giant Gourmet Cookies (6 ct.): $4.99 each
- Taste of Inspirations Duo Bites (9 oz.): $5.49 each
- Taste of Inspirations Madeleines (8-9 oz.): $5.79 each
Pantry on sale:
- Campbell's Chunky Soup: 2 for $5.00
- Utz Potato Chips or Cheese Snacks (7.5-8.5 oz.): 3 FREE when you buy 2 (3-day sale); $4.49 rest of week
- Nabisco Family Size Cookies or Crackers (Oreo 19.1 oz., Chips Ahoy! 9.31-19.5 oz., Ritz 11.4 oz., Snack Crackers 12.5 oz.): $3.49 each
- Simply Orange, Cranberry, Apple or Grapefruit Juice (46-52 fl. oz.): 2 for $8.00
- Starbucks Coffee (10-12 oz. bag or 10 ct. K-Cups): $7.99
- Giant 90 Second Rice (8.8 oz.): $1.99
- Goldfish Crackers (4.8-6 oz.): $3.49
- Planters Peanuts, Cashews or Nut Duos (5-16 oz.): 2 for $7.00
- Skinny Pop Popcorn (3.9 oz.): $4.99
- M&M's Family Size (16.9-18 oz.): $10.99
- Albanese Gummi Candy (7.75-9 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Nabisco belVita Biscuits or Newtons (belVita 5-8.8 oz., Newtons 10 oz.): 2 for $7.00 when you buy 2
- Coca-Cola Mini (10/7.5 fl. oz. cans): $7.49
- Pepsi (24/12 fl. oz. cans): $12.99
- Dasani Water (24/16.9 fl. oz.): $6.29
- Tropicana Premium Drink or Hydrate (46 fl. oz.): $2.69
- Nature's Promise Crackers (8 oz.): $4.49
- Monster Energy Drinks (4/12 fl. oz. cans): $8.99
- Gold Peak (18.5 fl. oz.): 2 for $4.00 when you buy 2
- Gatorade (28 fl. oz.): 3 for $5.00
- Tazo Matcha Latte (3.5 fl. oz.): $6.69
- Deer Park or Pure Life Water: 2 for $10.00 when you buy 2
- Simply Drinks, Minute Maid Zero or Gold Peak Iced Tea (52 fl. oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Capri Sun (10 ct.): $1.99 each (when you buy 3); $2.99 each regular
- Kool-Aid Hydration (6 ct.): $1.99 each (when you buy 3); $2.99 each regular
- Classico Pasta Sauce (15-24 oz.): $1.99 each (when you buy 3); $2.99 each regular
- Heinz Tomato Ketchup (38 oz.): $3.00 each (when you buy 3); $4.00 each regular
- Kraft Miracle Whip (30 oz. jar or 19 oz. squeeze): $4.49 each (when you buy 3); $5.49 each regular
- Taco Bell Shells (4.8 oz.): $1.99 each (when you buy 3); $2.99 each regular
- Kool-Aid, Country Time or Tang (8 qt. canister): $2.99 each (when you buy 3); $3.99 each regular
- Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce (10 oz.): $3.49 each (when you buy 3); $4.49 each regular
- TGI Fridays Appetizer or Bagel Bites (10-17.4 oz.): $4.99 each (when you buy 3); $5.99 each regular
- Kraft Deluxe Mac & Cheese or Velveeta Shells & Cheese Cups (4 pack): $4.49 each (when you buy 3); $5.49 each regular
- Velveeta Mini Block (20 oz.): $4.99 each (when you buy 3); $5.99 each regular
- Maxwell House Coffee (23.1-36.8 oz. canister): $14.49 each (when you buy 3); $15.49 each regular
- Rao's Pasta Sauce: $7.49
- Rao's Pasta: 2 for $5.00
- Rao's Soup: $5.49
- Knorr Sides: 4 for $5.00
- Mott's Applesauce or GoGo SqueeZ (Mott's 12/38.4 oz., GoGo SqueeZ 12/38.4 oz. or 10/30 oz.): $7.99
- Dole Fruit Bowls (4/16-17.2 oz.): 2 for $6.00
- Starkist Chunk Light Tuna (2.6-3 oz. pouch): 3 for $4.00
- Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna (5 oz. can or 2.5 oz. pouch): 10 for $10.00
- Smucker's Uncrustables (7.2-8 oz., Frozen): $4.49
- Hunt's Snack Pack (4 ct.): 4 for $5.00
- Nabisco Variety Packs (9-20 oz.): $5.99
- Jif Peanut Butter (27.3-28 oz.): $3.99
- Utz Snack Pack (18/16.65-18 oz.): $8.99
- Oscar Mayer Basic Lunchables (2.25-4.4 oz.): 3 for $6.00
- Sticky Fingers Barbecue Sauce (15.2-16.5 oz.): $2.99
- Hidden Valley Ranch or Newman's Own Salad Dressing (16 oz.): 2 for $7.00
- French's Classic Yellow Mustard (20 oz.): $1.99
- Claussen Pickles (20-32 oz. jar): 2 for $9.00
- Reser's Deli Salads (48 oz.): $8.49 each
- Green Giant Canned Vegetables (14.5-15.25 oz.): 4 for $4.00 with digital coupon; 4 for $5.00 without
- Goodles Macaroni and Cheese (5.25-6 oz.): $3.29
- Bachan's Japanese Sauce (16-17 oz.): $8.49
- Hellmann's Mayonnaise (30 oz. jar or 20 oz. squeeze): $3.99 with digital coupon; $5.99 without
- Post Cereal (Large Size): $4.29
- Eight O'Clock Coffee (18 oz. bag): $12.99
- Pop-Tarts or Nutri-Grain, Special K or Rice Krispies Treats Bars: 2 for $5.00
- Nature Valley Soft Baked PB&J Bars: 2 for $7.00
- PAM Cooking Spray (5-6 oz.): 2 for $6.00
- Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil (15.5-16.9 fl. oz.): $7.99
- Samyang Buldak Ramen Multipack (5 ct.): $9.99
- Ben's Original Ready Rice: 2 for $5.00
- Domino Baker's Sugar (3.5 lb. tub): $4.99
- Gerber Get'ems! Squeezies (4/10 oz. box): 2 for $8.00
- Gerber Fruit Puree & Yogurt (3.5-4.23 oz. pouch): 5 for $5.00
- Gerber Puffs Snack (1.48 oz. canister): 2 for $5.00
- Gerber Get'ems! Roundos Puff Snack (2.25-5 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Betty Crocker Delights Cake Mix or Frosting: 2 for $5.00 when you buy 2
- KIND Protein Max Granola: $4.49
- KIND Breakfast Protein Bars: $4.49
- KIND Healthy Grains Clusters: $4.49
- KIND ZERO Added Sugar Granola: $4.49
Frozen on sale:
- Stouffer's Simple Dishes, Signature Classics or Lean Cuisine Protein Kicks or Comfort Cravings (Stouffer's 8.8-12.9 oz., Lean Cuisine 6-11.5 oz.): 4 for $10.00
- Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream, Bars or Waffle Cones (Ice Cream 14 fl. oz., Bars 9 fl. oz., Cones 14.8 fl. oz.): $3.29 each with digital coupon; 2 for $8.00 without
- Yasso Dipped, Yogurt Bars or Spoonables (10.6-14 fl. oz., Spoonables 14 fl. oz.): $4.49 each with digital coupon; $4.99 each without
- Blue Bunny Mini Swirls Cones (18-18.4 fl. oz.): 2 for $7.00 with digital coupon; 2 for $8.00 without
- Klondike Bars, Sandwiches or Breyers Carb Smart Bars (Klondike 16-27 fl. oz., Breyers 18 fl. oz.): 2 for $6.00 with digital coupon; 2 for $8.00 without
- MorningStar Farms Breakfast, Burgers or Entrées (5.25-12 oz.): 2 for $9.00
- Kodiak Waffles, French Toast Sticks or Flapjacks (8-15.4 oz.): $5.49
- Birds Eye Asparagus Spears, Oven Roasters, Stir Fry or Skillets (8-15 oz.): 3 for $9.00
- Popsicle Novelties (12.1-29.7 fl. oz.): $4.99
- Outshine Fruit Bars (15-18 fl. oz.): 2 for $7.00
- Rao's Entrées (8.4-9.5 oz.): 2 for $9.00
- Marie Callender's or Dolly Parton's Pies (Marie Callender's 25.6-42 oz., Dolly Parton's 21.6-32 oz.): $5.99
- Screamin' Sicilian Core or Thin & Crispy Pizza (16.35-25 oz.): $6.99
- Hot Pockets Sandwiches (17-18 oz.): $5.29
- Rao's Brick Oven Pizza (18.3-20.8 oz.): $7.99
- Luigi's Real Italian Ice (36 fl. oz.): 2 for $5.00
- C.Wirthy & Co Salmon (Frozen, 10 oz.): $9.99 each
- Next Wave Mussels (Frozen, 16 oz.): $3.99 each
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.
$40.70
for 1 person · $40.70 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Giant weekly sales flyer for the week of August 26, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Giant.