Giant Standard Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Pan-Fried Catfish Fillets with Sweet Corn and Green Beans
Description: Lightly seasoned catfish fillets are pan-fried until golden and crispy, served alongside sweet corn on the cob and tender sauteed green beans for a classic Southern-style weeknight dinner. This simple, satisfying meal comes together quickly and highlights some of the best value proteins and produce on sale this week.
Sale items used: Catfish Fillets ($0.89/lb), Sweet Corn White or Yellow ($2.50), Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts ($1.99)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of catfish fillets total (about 0.5 lb per person), costing roughly $0.89; use 2 ears of corn from the pack and about half the bag of green beans for 2 generous portions.
Recipes:
- Fried Catfish with Bacon Green Beans
- Southern Pan Fried Catfish Recipe
Tuesday
Meal: Pork Butt Cooked Chicken Bone-in with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Rice
Description: Tender bone-in cooked chicken pieces are warmed and served alongside caramelized oven-roasted Brussels sprouts and fluffy steamed rice, making a hearty and filling dinner for two. The roasting brings out a nutty sweetness in the Brussels sprouts that pairs beautifully with the savory chicken.
Sale items used: Pork Butt Cooked Chicken Bone-in ($2.42), Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts ($1.99), Mahatma Ready-to-Heat or Success Rice ($2.50)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: One package of the bone-in cooked chicken at $2.42 provides ample protein for 2 people; use half the bag of Brussels sprouts (saving the rest for another use) and one pouch of ready-to-heat rice for a complete meal.
Wednesday
Meal: Baked Salmon Fillets with Baby-Cut Carrots and Romaine Salad
Description: Two salmon fillets are seasoned simply with olive oil, lemon, and herbs then baked until flaky and tender, served with roasted baby-cut carrots and a crisp romaine salad on the side. This bright, nutritious midweek meal feels restaurant-quality while staying well within budget.
Sale items used: Salmon Fillets ($4.49/ea), Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots ($1.50), Nature's Promise Organic Romaine Hearts ($2.50), Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil ($4.99)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 2 individual salmon fillets at $4.49 each ($8.98 total); use about half the bag of carrots and 2 romaine hearts from the pack for a fresh, well-balanced plate for 2.
Recipes:
- Oven Baked Salmon and Roasted Carrot Sheet Pan Meal
Thursday
Meal: Oscar Mayer Stuffed Franks with NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes and Pasta
Description: Juicy cheese-stuffed franks are pan-seared or grilled and served over a bed of al dente pasta tossed with olive oil and halved cherry tomatoes for a fun, flavorful dinner. The burst of sweet tomatoes and rich melted cheese filling make this a surprisingly satisfying and quick weeknight meal.
Sale items used: Oscar Mayer Meat, Turkey or Cheese Stuffed Franks ($2.50), NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes ($2.59), Barilla Al Bronzo Organic Pasta ($2.50)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: One pack of stuffed franks provides 2 to 3 franks per person depending on pack size; cook about half the box of pasta (roughly 4 oz dry) for 2 people and use half the container of Cherubs tomatoes, saving the rest for snacking.
Friday
Meal: Cooked Chicken, Shredded Cheese, and Romaine Taco-Style Rice Bowls
Description: Shredded rotisserie-style cooked chicken is layered over seasoned rice with crisp romaine lettuce, melted shredded cheese, and your favorite toppings for a colorful and crowd-pleasing taco bowl. This easy Friday meal uses convenient sale items to deliver big flavor with minimal effort.
Sale items used: Cooked Chicken ($4.99), Giant Shredded Cheese ($2.50), Nature's Promise Organic Romaine Hearts ($2.50), Mahatma Ready-to-Heat or Success Rice ($2.50)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: One whole cooked chicken at $4.99 yields plenty of shredded meat for 2 generous bowls with leftovers; use one pouch of ready-to-heat rice and 2 romaine hearts, topping each bowl with a generous handful of shredded cheese.
Recipes:
- Chicken Taco Bowl
- Easy Chicken Taco Bowl
- Shredded Chicken Taco Bowls in 30 Minutes
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Catfish Fillets (1 lb): $0.89
- Sweet Corn White or Yellow (x1 pack): $2.50
- Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts (x2 bags): $3.98
- Pork Butt Cooked Chicken Bone-in (x1 pkg): $2.42
- Mahatma Ready-to-Heat or Success Rice (x2 pouches): $5.00
- Salmon Fillets (x2 fillets): $8.98
- Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots (x1 bag): $1.50
- Nature's Promise Organic Romaine Hearts (x2 packs): $5.00
- Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil (x1 bottle): $4.99
- Oscar Mayer Meat, Turkey or Cheese Stuffed Franks (x1 pack): $2.50
- NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes (x1 pkg): $2.59
- Barilla Al Bronzo Organic Pasta (x1 box): $2.50
- Cooked Chicken (x1): $4.99
- Giant Shredded Cheese (x1 bag): $2.50
Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder or fresh garlic
- Paprika
- Lemon (fresh)
- Butter or cooking spray
- Taco seasoning or cumin and chili powder
- Salad dressing of choice
- Hot sauce or salsa (optional topping)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Salmon Fillets or Snow Crab Clusters: $4.49/ea
- Boar's Head Ovengold Turkey Breast: $4.49/ea
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunchmeat: $2.23
- Oscar Mayer Meat, Turkey or Cheese Stuffed Franks: $2.50
- Schweid & Sons Whole Fresh Signature Sliders: $2.12 oz pkg
- Lou's Kitchen Entrées: $2.42
- Cooked Chicken: $4.99
- Frozen Beef Patties: $2.50
- Catfish Fillets: $0.89/lb
- Extra Jumbo Cooked Cocktail Shrimp: $9.29
- Chicken of the Sea Crab Meat: $28.00
- Margaritaville Shrimp: $5.69
- Nature's Promise Grass Fed Ribeye or Strip Steak: $21.00
- Pork Butt Cooked Chicken Bone-in: $2.42
- Bob Evans Breakfast Links, Patties or Rolls: $2.50
- Hillshire Farm Deli Sandwiches: $2.50
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Main St Bistro Roasted or Baked Side Dishes: $5.00
- Panera Bread Soup: $2.50
Produce on sale:
- Black Seedless Grapes: $1.99/lb
- Sweet Corn White or Yellow: $2.50
- NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes: $2.59
- Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts: $1.99
- Seedless Watermelon Halves or Quarters: $4.99
- Nature's Promise Organic Romaine Hearts: $2.50 each
- Nature's Promise Organic Salad Blends: $2.59
- Nature's Promise Organic Red or Green Seedless Grapes: $5.99/lb
- Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots: $1.50
- Giant Bagged Apples: $3.99
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Yoplait Single-Serve Yogurt: $2.50 when you buy 2
- Giant Shredded Cheese: $2.50
- Turkey Hill Ice Cream: $3.99
- Shamrock Farms Rockin' Protein Shake: $2.50
- Breakstone's Cottage Cheese Single Cup or Doubles: $2.50
- Breakstone's Butter: $3.50 each
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese Bar: $2.50
- Kraft Shredded Cheese: $2.50
- BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella or Snacking Cheese: $3.99
- Almond Breeze Almondmilk: $2.50
- Starbucks Creamer or Natural Bliss: $2.50
- Blue Bunny Mini Swirls Cones: $2.50
- Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream or Bars: $2.50
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Giant Round Top White Bread: $1.50
- Wonder Bread, Rolls, Bagels or English Muffins: $2.50
- Tastykake Bagged Donuts: $2.50
- Pillsbury Grands! Rolls: $2.50
- Hostess Pumpkin Spice Twinkies Pumpkin Spice Donuts or Iced Pumpkin Cupcakes: $2.50
Pantry on sale:
- Jif Peanut Butter or Mott's Applesauce: $2.50
- Cheez-It Crackers: $2.50
- Jif Peanut Butter: $3.99
- Smucker's Uncrustables: $2.50
- Nabisco Snack Packs: $2.50
- Keebler Crackers Multipack: $2.50
- Hershey's Snack Size: $2.50
- Pumpkin Spice Cheerios: $2.50
- Pop-Tarts: $2.99
- Barilla Al Bronzo Organic Pasta: $2.50
- Mahatma Ready-to-Heat or Success Rice: $2.50
- Annie Chun's Noodle Bowl: $2.50
- Sunsweet Amazin Prunes: $2.50
- Heinz Original or Organic Ketchup: $2.50
- Kraft Salad Dressing or Viasic Pickles: $2.50
- Hormel Chili: $2.50
- Folgers Coffee: $2.13
- Quaker Organic, Fiber & Protein, No Sugar or Weight Control Oatmeal or Gluten Free Quick Oats: $2.50
- Krusteaz or Hungry Jack Pancake Mix: $2.50
- Taste of Inspirations Hummus: $2.50
- Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil: $4.99
- Graza Drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil: $2.50
- Ocean's Halo Seaweed Snack: $2.50
- Pringles: $2.50
- Bumble Bee Solid White Albacore Tuna: $2.50
- Gimme Roasted Seaweed Snacks Multipack: $2.50
- GOGO SqueeZ Applesauce Pouches: $2.50
- Dole Fruit Bowls: $2.50
- Hunt's Snack Pack: $2.50
- Utz Variety Snack Pack: $2.50
- Oscar Mayer Basic Lunchables: $2.50
- Chicken Of The Sea Chunk Light Tuna: $2.50
Frozen on sale:
- Totino's Pizza Rolls: $2.50
- PF. Chang's or Bertolli Skillet Meals: $2.50
- Stouffer's Mac & Cheese: $2.50
- Stouffer's Jimmy Dean Delights or Yellowstone Entrées: $2.50
- Pillsbury Ready-to-Bake Cookie Dough: $2.50
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
$50.34
for 2 people · $25.17 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Giant weekly sales flyer for the week of August 19, 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.