Lidl Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Braised Chicken Leg Quarters with Vidalia Onions and Roma Tomatoes
Description: Two chicken leg quarters are slow-braised in a savory bath of diced roma tomatoes and sweet Vidalia onions until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is rich and fragrant. This hearty one-pot meal is deeply satisfying and comes together with minimal hands-on effort, making it a perfect weeknight dinner for two.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken leg quarters ($0.99/lb), Organic tomatoes roma ($2.59/lb), Vidalia onions 3 lb. pack ($2.69/pk)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 60 minutes braising
Serving note: Purchase approximately 2 lbs of chicken leg quarters (roughly 2 large quarters) at $0.99/lb for a total of $1.98; use about 0.75 lb of roma tomatoes and roughly one-quarter of the Vidalia onion pack. Make-ahead tip: the braise can be started up to 2 hours early and kept on low heat until ready to serve.
Recipes:
- One-Pan Tomato Braised Chicken Leg Quarters
- Easy Spanish Chicken Recipe (Dairy Free)
- Braised Chicken With Tomatoes

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Premio Bratwurst with Caramelized Onions and Plums
Description: Two Premio bratwurst links are pan-seared until golden and juicy, then served alongside deeply caramelized Vidalia onions and fresh plums that have been gently cooked down into a sweet-savory pan sauce. The natural sugars in the plums balance the richness of the sausage beautifully, making this a quick and impressive dinner for two.
Sale items used: Premio fresh bratwurst 16 oz. ($1.99 each), Plums ($1.99/lb), Vidalia onions 3 lb. pack (already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: One 16 oz. pack of bratwurst contains approximately 5 links; use 2 links for this meal and refrigerate the remaining 3 links for another use. Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of plums at $1.99/lb for a total of $1.00. Use a portion of the Vidalia onions already purchased Monday.

Wednesday
Meal: Smithfield Baby Back Ribs with Red Seedless Grapes and Cantaloupe
Description: A half-rack of Smithfield baby back ribs is seasoned with pantry spices and oven-roasted low and slow until tender, then finished under the broiler for a caramelized crust, served alongside a refreshing plate of chilled red seedless grapes and sliced cantaloupe. The sweet fruit sides cut through the richness of the pork and make this feel like a full summer cookout for two without the fuss.
Sale items used: Smithfield fresh baby back ribs ($2.89/lb), Red seedless grapes ($1.29/lb), Cantaloupe 1 ct. ($1.95 each)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 2.5 hours roasting
Serving note: Purchase approximately 2 lbs of baby back ribs (roughly half a rack) at $2.89/lb for a total of $5.78. Purchase approximately 0.75 lb of red seedless grapes at $1.29/lb for a total of $0.97. Make-ahead tip: season the ribs the night before and refrigerate overnight; begin roasting at least 2.5 hours before dinner.

Thursday
Meal: Baked Chicken Breast with Roma Tomatoes and Blueberry Side Salad
Description: Two boneless skinless chicken breasts are seasoned and baked until juicy, then topped with roasted roma tomatoes that have been drizzled with olive oil and herbs. A simple side salad of fresh blueberries over mixed greens with a light vinaigrette rounds out the plate with a burst of color and antioxidants.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken breasts boneless/skinless ($3.49/lb, Aug 14-16), Organic tomatoes roma (already purchased Monday), Blueberries family pack 18 oz. ($3.29/pk)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 30 minutes baking
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 moderate breasts) at $3.49/lb for a total of $3.49. Note this item is on sale August 14-16 only, so plan to shop for it by Saturday. Use remaining roma tomatoes from Monday's purchase. The full 18 oz. blueberry pack provides a generous side salad plus leftovers for snacking.
Recipes:
- Whole30 Chicken Salad with Blueberries and Pecans (Paleo)
- Blueberry Chicken Salad

Friday
Meal: Veggie and Egg Frittata with Caramelized Onions and Fresh Orange Slices
Description: Six eggs are whisked and poured over a skillet of caramelized Vidalia onions, diced roma tomatoes, and any remaining vegetables, then finished in the oven into a fluffy dairy-free frittata that is satisfying and protein-rich. Bright fresh orange slices from the navel orange pack are served alongside to add a sweet, citrusy finish to the week.
Sale items used: Eggland's Best grade A large eggs 12 ct. ($2.49 each, Aug 14-16), Vidalia onions 3 lb. pack (already purchased Monday), Organic tomatoes roma (already purchased Monday), Navel oranges 3 lb. pack ($2.99/pk, Aug 14-16)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 6 eggs from the 12-count carton, leaving 6 eggs for breakfasts or other uses throughout the week. Use remaining Vidalia onions and roma tomatoes from earlier in the week. Each person receives 3 orange slices from the navel orange pack, which also provides fruit for snacking the rest of the week. Note both the eggs and oranges are on sale August 14-16 only, so shop for them by Saturday.
Recipes:
- Dairy Free Frittata
- Caramelized Onion Frittata

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken leg quarters (2 lbs): $1.98
- Organic tomatoes roma (1.5 lbs total, used across Monday, Thursday, and Friday): $3.89
- Vidalia onions 3 lb. pack (x1 pack, used across Monday, Tuesday, Friday): $2.69
- Premio fresh bratwurst (x1 pack, 16 oz.): $1.99
- Plums (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Smithfield fresh baby back ribs (2 lbs): $5.78
- Red seedless grapes (0.75 lb): $0.97
- Cantaloupe (x1): $1.95
- Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken breasts boneless/skinless (1 lb): $3.49
- Blueberries family pack 18 oz. (x1 pack): $3.29
- Eggland's Best grade A large eggs 12 ct. (x1): $2.49
- Navel oranges 3 lb. pack (x1 pack): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried herbs (thyme, oregano, rosemary)
- Smoked paprika
- Chicken broth or water for braising
- Mixed salad greens
- Apple cider vinegar or lemon juice for vinaigrette
- Dijon mustard for vinaigrette