Lidl Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with Vidalia Onions
Description: Two juicy chicken leg quarters are seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a little garlic, then roasted on a sheet pan alongside sweet sliced Vidalia onions until golden and tender. This is a classic, comforting dinner that kids love, with crispy skin and soft caramelized onions that pair perfectly together.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken leg quarters ($0.99/lb), Vidalia onions 3 lb pack ($2.69/pk)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes roasting
Serving note: Purchase approximately 2 lbs of chicken leg quarters (2 quarters, roughly 1 lb each) at $0.99/lb, total meat cost about $1.98. Use roughly one-third of the 3 lb Vidalia onion pack (about 1 lb of onions) for this meal, saving the rest for Friday. Total roast time is about 60 minutes at 400 degrees F; season and prep the chicken in the morning and refrigerate uncovered so the skin dries out for extra crispiness at dinner.

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Salmon Portions with Red Seedless Grapes and Cantaloupe on the Side
Description: Two fresh salmon portions are pan-seared skin-side down in a little butter until flaky and golden, seasoned with just salt and lemon pepper for a mild, kid-approved flavor. A colorful side of sweet red seedless grapes and fresh cantaloupe slices makes this feel like a fun summer plate that kids will actually eat.
Sale items used: Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon portions skin on ($7.99/lb), Red seedless grapes ($1.29/lb), Cantaloupe 1 ct. ($1.95 each)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of salmon portions (two roughly half-pound pieces) at $7.99/lb, total salmon cost about $7.99. Purchase approximately 0.75 lb of red seedless grapes at $1.29/lb, total grape cost about $0.97. Buy 1 cantaloupe at $1.95; use half for tonight and save the rest for snacking. Note that salmon is on sale at $7.99/lb with Lidl Plus card.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Salmon with Red Seedless Grapes

Wednesday
Meal: Premio Bratwurst Links with Frozen Hash Brown Patties
Description: Plump Premio bratwurst links are pan-cooked or grilled until nicely browned, then served alongside crispy oven-baked frozen hash brown patties for a simple, satisfying dinner kids will cheer for. This is an easy weeknight meal with minimal prep that feels like a backyard cookout right at home.
Sale items used: Premio fresh bratwurst 16 oz ($1.99 each), Frozen hash brown patties 45.1 oz ($2.99 each, Save $2.30, Aug 14-16)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: One 16 oz pack of Premio bratwurst contains approximately 5 links; serve 2 to 3 links per person for 2 people, using the full pack across the meal with any extras saved for another day. Buy 1 bag of frozen hash brown patties at $2.99; serve 2 patties per person (4 total) and store the rest in the freezer. Note the hash brown patties are on sale August 14-16 only, so plan this meal for Wednesday or Thursday of that window.

Thursday
Meal: Scrambled Egg and Milbona Cheddar Cheese Breakfast-for-Dinner with Gorton's Fish Sticks on the Side
Description: Fluffy scrambled eggs are cooked low and slow with melted Milbona extra sharp cheddar cheese folded in, served alongside a batch of crispy Gorton's fish sticks that kids absolutely love for dipping in ketchup. This breakfast-for-dinner combo is fast, fun, and familiar, making it a perfect easy Thursday night meal.
Sale items used: Eggland's Best grade A large eggs 12 ct. ($2.49 each, Save $1.38, Aug 14-16), Milbona extra sharp cheddar cheese slices 10 ct. ($1.67 each), Gorton's frozen fish sticks/sandwich assorted ($5.49 each, Save $1.37)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 to 6 eggs total for 2 people (2 to 3 eggs per person) from the 12-count carton; save remaining eggs for breakfasts. Use 2 to 3 cheddar slices from the 10-count pack, saving the rest for snacks or sandwiches. Prepare 6 to 8 fish sticks total (3 to 4 per person) from the Gorton's bag. Note that eggs are on sale August 14-16 only, so shop for them on Wednesday or Thursday.
Recipes:
- Crispy Cheesy Fish Stick Breakfast Tacos

Friday
Meal: Dulano Sausage and Vidalia Onion Sheet-Pan Dinner with Blueberries for Dessert
Description: Sliced Dulano sausage and thick-cut Vidalia onion wedges are tossed with a little olive oil and roasted together on a sheet pan until everything is golden and slightly caramelized, making a hearty and simple one-pan dinner. A bowl of fresh sweet blueberries served after dinner makes a naturally sweet, kid-friendly dessert to end the week on a high note.
Sale items used: Dulano sausage assorted varieties 5 ct. 12 oz ($2.49 each, Save up to $1.00), Vidalia onions 3 lb pack (already purchased Monday), Blueberries family pack 18 oz ($3.29/pk with Lidl Plus, Save $1.30)
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 30 minutes roasting
Serving note: Use 1 pack of Dulano sausage (5 links, 12 oz) for the two of you, slicing each link into coins for easy roasting and kid-friendly eating. Use the remaining Vidalia onions saved from Monday (roughly 2 lbs left) and cut into wedges; you will only need about half a pound for this sheet pan so store the rest. Buy 1 family pack of blueberries at $3.29 and serve a generous half-cup per person for dessert, saving any remainder for breakfast or snacking.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Sausages with Potatoes

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken leg quarters (2 lbs): $1.98
- Vidalia onions 3 lb pack (x1 pack): $2.69
- Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon portions skin on (1 lb): $7.99
- Red seedless grapes (0.75 lb): $0.97
- Cantaloupe (x1): $1.95
- Premio fresh bratwurst 16 oz (x1 pack): $1.99
- Frozen hash brown patties 45.1 oz (x1 bag): $2.99
- Eggland's Best grade A large eggs 12 ct. (x1 carton): $2.49
- Milbona extra sharp cheddar cheese slices 10 ct. (x1 pack): $1.67
- Gorton's frozen fish sticks/sandwich (x1 box): $5.49
- Dulano sausage assorted varieties 5 ct. 12 oz (x1 pack): $2.49
- Blueberries family pack 18 oz (x1 pack): $3.29

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder or fresh garlic
- Lemon pepper seasoning
- Butter
- Olive oil or cooking spray
- Ketchup (for fish stick dipping)