Lidl Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters with Yellow Potatoes and Onions
Description: Two crisp-skinned chicken leg quarters roast on one pan with chunks of yellow potato and wedges of onion. The chicken juices season the vegetables, so you get a complete, budget-friendly dinner for two with one pan to wash.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken leg quarters, Yellow potatoes, Yellow onions
Prep time: 70 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 leg quarters, assumed total weight 2 lb, plus about 1.25 lb yellow potatoes (cut into 1-inch chunks) and 1 large onion cut in wedges. Toss with oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme, then roast at 425 F for 50-55 minutes. Active prep is only about 15 minutes. Cut the potatoes and onion ahead of time and keep them in cold water in the fridge, then drain and dry well before roasting.
Recipes:
- Baked Chicken Leg Quarters
- Easy Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with Vegetables
- Savory Oven Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with Potatoes

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Chops with Sauteed Honeycrisp Apples and Onions
Description: Two center cut pork chops are seared until golden and rested while sweet-tart apples and onions soften in the same pan. The pan juices turn into a simple glaze for a cozy fall dinner for two.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty pork loin center cut chop, Honeycrisp apple, Yellow onions
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 chops, assumed total weight 1.25 lb (about 10 oz each). Add 2 Honeycrisp apples sliced into wedges and 1/2 large onion sliced thin. Sear the chops 4-5 minutes per side, rest them, then saute the apples and onions in the drippings with a pinch of salt and thyme for 6-8 minutes.
Recipes:
- Pork Chops with Apples and Onions
- Pork Chops with Apples and Onions
- Easy Skillet Pork Chops with Apples and Onions

Wednesday
Meal: Orange-Honey Glazed Chicken Breast Skillet over Rice
Description: Thin-sliced chicken breast cooks quickly in a skillet and is finished with a glossy glaze of fresh orange juice, zest, and honey. It is served over fluffy steamed rice for a bright, fast weeknight dinner for two.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus fresh organic thin sliced chicken breast, Navel oranges, Yellow onions
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.75 lb thin-sliced chicken breast (about 6 oz per person) and juice and zest 2 navel oranges (about 2/3 cup juice). Add 2 tbsp honey, 1/2 small onion, and 1 tsp cornstarch (gluten-free) to thicken the glaze. Serve over 1 cup uncooked rice (about 3 cups cooked). Enjoy the remaining oranges as fruit.
Recipes:
- Honey Orange Glazed Chicken Recipe
- Gluten Free Orange Chicken
- Honey Glazed Chicken Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Garlic Shrimp and Tomato Skillet with Crispy Yellow Potatoes
Description: Garlicky shrimp simmer briefly with juicy tomatoes in a hot skillet, served alongside golden, crispy pan-fried potatoes. It is a light but filling dinner for two that comes together in under 40 minutes.
Sale items used: Ocean Sea frozen large raw shrimp, Tomatoes, Yellow potatoes, Yellow onions
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use one 12 oz bag of shrimp (about 0.75 lb), thawed under cold running water for 10 minutes. Add about 10 oz tomatoes (2 medium, chopped), 3 cloves garlic, and about 1.25 lb yellow potatoes cut into small 1/2-inch cubes. Parboil the potatoes 5 minutes, then pan-fry in oil until crispy, about 12 minutes. Save the remaining tomato (about 6 oz) for Friday's salad.

Friday
Meal: Honey-Mustard Oven-Baked Spareribs with Tomato and Lettuce Salad
Description: Spareribs are slow-baked until tender, then brushed with a sticky honey-mustard glaze and finished at high heat. They are served with a crisp, fresh tomato and lettuce salad on the side for two.
Sale items used: Smithfield fresh pork spareribs, Lidl Preferred Selection mustard, Lettuce, Tomatoes
Prep time: 150 minutes
Serving note: Ask for a half rack or buy a pack of about 2 lb total spareribs (about 1 lb per person, since bone weight is high). Glaze with 3 tbsp mustard and 3 tbsp honey. Check that the mustard label says gluten-free. Season the ribs, wrap in foil, and bake at 300 F for about 2 hours, then unwrap, glaze, and broil or bake at 425 F for 10 minutes. Total time is long, so start the ribs early in the afternoon, or bake them the day before and just glaze and reheat. For the salad, use 1/2 head of lettuce and the remaining tomato, dressed with oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Recipes:
- Honey Mustard Dry Rub Ribs
- Honey Mustard Spare Ribs Recipe in Oven TENDER
- Honey-Mustard Glazed Ribs in Oven and Broiler Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken leg quarters (2 lbs): $1.98
- Yellow potatoes, 5 lb (x1 pack): $2.99
- Yellow onions, 3 lb (x1 pack): $1.49
- Butcher's Specialty pork loin center cut chop (1.25 lbs): $3.74
- Honeycrisp apple (x2): $2.98
- Farmer Focus fresh organic thin sliced chicken breast (0.75 lb): $3.74
- Navel oranges, 3 lb (x1 pack): $2.69
- Ocean Sea frozen large raw shrimp, 12 oz (x1 pack): $4.99
- Tomatoes, 1 lb (x1): $1.95
- Smithfield fresh pork spareribs (2 lbs): $3.58
- Lettuce (x1 head): $1.95
- Lidl Preferred Selection mustard (x1): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Rice (long grain or jasmine)
- Honey
- Cornstarch (gluten-free)
- Cooking oil
- Butter
- Garlic
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika and dried thyme
- Vinegar (for salad dressing)