Lidl Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Honey Barbecue Sauce and Frozen Seasoned Fries
Description: Two juicy chicken drumsticks are baked until golden and sticky with sweet honey barbecue sauce, a flavor kids absolutely love. Crispy seasoned fries bake alongside for an easy, satisfying plate that feels like a fun restaurant meal at home.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken drumsticks ($1.39/lb), Sweet Baby Ray's honey barbecue sauce ($1.79), Frozen seasoned fries ($1.99)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes total
Serving note: Use approximately 0.75 lb of drumsticks (about 2 drumsticks) at $1.39/lb, totaling roughly $1.04. Serve with about one-quarter of the 32 oz bag of fries. Make-ahead note: total oven time is about 45 minutes, so preheat early and get drumsticks in first, adding fries partway through.
Recipes:
- Easy Honey BBQ Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks
- Baked Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
- Amazing Honey BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
Tuesday
Meal: Chicken Breast and Pasta Skillet with Carbone Sauce
Description: A single chicken breast is sliced and pan-cooked, then tossed with Barilla Protein+ pasta and rich Carbone marinara sauce for a simple, cheesy skillet dinner kids will ask for again. It comes together in one pan, making cleanup a breeze on a busy weeknight.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless/skinless chicken breast ($2.49/lb), Barilla Protein+ pasta ($2.49), Carbone sauce ($6.99), Milbona cheese block ($3.00 for 2)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of chicken breast at $2.49/lb, totaling roughly $1.25. Cook about 2 oz of dry pasta (a generous single serving). Use roughly one-quarter of the Carbone sauce jar and save the rest. Shred or slice a small amount of cheese from the block over the top.
Wednesday
Meal: Slow-Baked Pork Shoulder Tacos with Salsa and Corn Tortillas
Description: A small portion of pork shoulder is seasoned simply and slow-baked until tender enough to pull apart with a fork, then tucked into soft corn tortillas with mild salsa. Kids love building their own tacos, making this a fun and interactive dinner.
Sale items used: Smithfield fresh boneless pork shoulder picnic roast ($2.49/lb), Small corn tortillas ($1.49), Baked beans / salsa / pickles assorted 3 for $5.00 (salsa)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 3 hours total (slow bake)
Serving note: Use approximately 0.75 lb of pork shoulder at $2.49/lb, totaling roughly $1.87. This will yield plenty of pulled pork for 2 to 3 tacos. Make-ahead note: the pork needs about 2.5 to 3 hours in the oven at 300 degrees F, so start it in the early afternoon. Leftover pork can be refrigerated for another meal.
Recipes:
- Slow Cooker Carnitas Tacos + Corn Salsa
Thursday
Meal: Baked Salmon Fillet with Broccoli and Lemon
Description: A single salmon fillet portion is baked with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a light brush of butter until flaky and mild, a gentle flavor that works well for kids who are open to fish. Tender roasted broccoli florets round out the plate for a colorful, healthy dinner.
Sale items used: Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon skin-on fillet portions family size 30 oz ($17.99), Broccoli crowns ($1.49/lb), Lemons 2 lb pack ($2.29)
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 30 minutes total
Serving note: The 30 oz family pack contains multiple portions; use 1 portion (approximately 6 oz) and freeze the remaining portions individually for future meals. Use approximately 0.5 lb of broccoli crowns at $1.49/lb, totaling roughly $0.75. Use 1 to 2 lemon slices from the pack and store the rest.
Recipes:
- One Pan Baked Salmon & Broccoli
Friday
Meal: Ground Beef Burgers on Brioche Buns with Ketchup and Cheese
Description: A juicy homemade beef patty is pan-seared and topped with melted cheese, ketchup, and served on a soft brioche bun for the ultimate kid-approved Friday dinner. Simple, familiar, and totally satisfying, this is the kind of meal that makes the end of the week feel like a celebration.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef 93% lean 32 oz ($5.99/lb, available Fri. Aug. 28-30), Brioche hamburger buns ($2.99), Tomato ketchup ($0.99), Milbona cheese block ($3.00 for 2)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of ground beef at $5.99/lb, totaling roughly $3.00, which makes one generous patty. Use 1 brioche bun from the pack and store the rest. The ground beef is a Friday-only sale item (Aug. 28-30), so plan to shop and cook on Friday.
Recipes:
- Brioche Beef Burger
- Juicy Homemade Beef Burger Recipe
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken drumsticks (0.75 lb): $1.04
- Sweet Baby Ray's honey barbecue sauce (x1): $1.79
- Frozen seasoned fries (x1): $1.99
- Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless/skinless chicken breast (0.5 lb): $1.25
- Barilla Protein+ pasta (x1): $2.49
- Carbone sauce (x1): $6.99
- Milbona cheese block (x1 pack of 2): $3.00
- Smithfield fresh boneless pork shoulder picnic roast (0.75 lb): $1.87
- Small corn tortillas (x1): $1.49
- Salsa - from baked beans/salsa/pickles 3 for $5.00 deal (x1 jar, buying 3 to meet deal): $5.00
- Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon skin-on fillet portions 30 oz (x1): $17.99
- Broccoli crowns (0.5 lb): $0.75
- Lemons 2 lb pack (x1): $2.29
- Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef 93% lean (0.5 lb): $3.00
- Brioche hamburger buns (x1): $2.99
- Tomato ketchup (x1): $0.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or butter (for cooking chicken, salmon, and broccoli)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder (for seasoning drumsticks and pork)
- Onion powder (for pork shoulder rub)
- Paprika (optional, for drumstick seasoning)
- Cumin (optional mild seasoning for pork tacos)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless/skinless chicken breast, family size: $2.49/lb (Save $1.00, Lidl Plus)
- Singing River Foods frozen chicken wing sections, 5 lb.: $8.99 each
- Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken drumsticks: $1.39/lb (Save 46¢, Lidl Plus)
- Butcher's Specialty grass-fed ribeye steak, 10 oz.: $7.49 each (Save 90¢, Lidl Plus)
- Smithfield fresh boneless pork shoulder picnic roast: $2.49/lb (Save $1.20, Lidl Plus)
- Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon skin on fillet portions, family size, 30 oz.: $17.99 each
- Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef, 93% lean, 32 oz. (sold in 2 lb. packs): $5.99/lb (Save $1.60, Lidl Plus, Fri. Aug. 28-30)
- Baby back pork ribs with barbecue sauce, 24 oz.: $7.99 each (Save $1.90)
- Ocean Sea frozen large raw shrimp, 31-40, 12 oz.: $4.99 each (Save $2.00)
- Lidl Preferred Selection frozen cooked shrimp ring tray with cocktail sauce, 16 oz.: $8.99 each (Save $4.00, Fri. Aug. 28-30)
- Lidl Preferred Selection frozen Maryland style crab cakes, 6 oz.: $5.99 each (Save $1.40)
- Dulano uncured turkey bacon, 12 oz.: $2.99 each (Save $1.30, Fri. Aug. 28-30)
- SeaPak frozen spring rolls / popcorn shrimp, 18-22 oz.: $9.87 each
- Fratelli Beretta prosciutto & provolone, 4 oz.: $3.99 each
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Lidl Preferred Selection deli olives, assorted varieties, 7 oz.: $3.49 each (Save $1.00, Lidl Plus)
- Premium everyday napkins, 100 ct.: 2 for $3.00 (Lidl Plus)
Produce on sale:
- Large seedless watermelon: $3.65 each (Save $1.00, Lidl Plus)
- Blueberries, 1 pt.: $2.49/pk (Save $1.10, Lidl Plus)
- Broccoli crowns: $1.49/lb (Save 66¢)
- Lemons, 2 lb.: $2.29/pk (Save 66¢)
- Peaches: $1.69/lb (Save 70¢)
- Organic green seedless grapes, 2 lb.: $5.39/pk
- Honeycrisp apples, US Extra Fancy, 2 lb.: $3.49/pk (Save $1.50, Fri. Aug. 28-30)
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Milbona cream cheese, original, 8 oz.: 2 for $2.00 (Lidl Plus)
- Milbona cheese block, assorted varieties, 8 oz.: 2 for $3.00 (Lidl Plus)
- Lifeway ProBugs whole milk kefir, assorted varieties, 3.5 fl. oz.: $1.00 each (Save 49¢, Lidl Plus)
- Sour cream, light or regular, 16 oz.: $1.29 each (Save 50¢)
- Hillandale Farms large grade A white eggs, 30 ct.: $2.99 each
- Lidl Preferred Selection PDO feta cheese in brine, 7 oz.: $3.99 each (Save $1.00, Lidl Plus)
- Daisy sour cream, French onion dip, 16 oz.: $2.98 each
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Strawberry cream cheese Danish: $0.99 each
- Cheese twist: $1.19 each
- Brioche hamburger buns, 10.8 oz.: $2.99 each (Save $1.40)
- Chocolate chunk cookie: $0.89 each
Pantry on sale:
- Baked beans / salsa / pickles, assorted varieties, 24-28 oz.: 3 for $5.00 (Mix & Match)
- Hummus, assorted varieties, 10 oz.: 2 for $4.00
- Guacamole, mild or spicy, 8 oz.: 2 for $4.00 (when you buy 2)
- Snack Day tortilla chips, assorted varieties, 13 oz.: $1.49 each (Save 60¢, Lidl Plus)
- Sweet Baby Ray's honey barbecue sauce, 18 oz.: $1.79 each (Save 58¢)
- Tomato ketchup, 24 oz.: $0.99 each (Save 46¢)
- Duke's mayonnaise, 30 fl. oz.: $3.89 each (Save $1.09)
- Hellmann's squeeze mayonnaise, assorted varieties, 11.5 fl. oz.: $3.97 each
- Beano's condiments, assorted varieties, 8 oz.: $1.99 each
- Carbone sauce, assorted varieties, 24 oz.: $6.99 each
- Barilla Protein+ pasta, assorted varieties, 14.5 oz.: $2.49 each
- Maruchan saucy noods, assorted varieties, 5 ct., 16.15-16.5 oz.: $3.99 each
- Pace queso blanco, 15 oz.: $3.76 each
- Ritz crackers: $3.97 each (Everyday Low Price)
- Snack Day golden round crackers, 13.7 oz.: $2.19 each
- Small corn tortillas, 25 oz.: $1.49 each
- Ole Mexican Foods cream cheese, 15 oz.: $3.99 each
- Solevita 100% orange juice, assorted varieties, 52 fl. oz.: $2.99 each
- Vita Coco coconut water, 33.8 fl. oz.: $4.77 each
- Goldfish sweet grahams variety multipack, 20 oz.: $9.99 each
- Olipop prebiotic soda variety pack, eight 12 fl. oz. cans: $16.97 each (Save $1.27)
- Alesto cashews, assorted varieties, 10 oz.: $3.99 each (Save up to $2.00)
- Alesto dry roasted peanuts, sea salt, 16 oz.: $1.99 each (Save 56¢, Lidl Plus)
- Solevita tropical wonder smoothie, 25.3 fl. oz.: $2.99 each (Save 50¢, Lidl Plus)
- Bellarom French roast ground coffee, 12 oz.: $4.99 each (Save $1.40, Lidl Plus)
- Snack Day pita crackers, ancient grains with flax, 5 oz.: $1.59 each (Save 40¢, Lidl Plus)
- Fin Carré dark chocolate with whole roasted hazelnuts, 3.52 oz.: $1.49 each (Save 50¢, Lidl Plus)
- Buddig deli meat, assorted varieties, 9 oz.: $2.99 each (Save 76¢)
- Rojo's 5 layer dip, 28 oz.: $4.99 each
- Side salad, assorted varieties, 15-16 oz.: $2.29 each (Save up to 70¢)
- Simply Protein tortilla chips, assorted varieties, 4.58 oz.: $3.49 each
- General Mills K-Pop Demon Hunters cereal, family size, assorted varieties, 18.6-18.8 oz.: $4.97 each
- Eggo homestyle waffles, 10 ct., 12.3 oz.: $2.29 each
- Tiny Bites waffle cones, assorted varieties, 4.24 oz.: $3.49 each
- Spring water, family size, 35 × 16.9 fl. oz. bottles: $4.29 each (Save 51¢)
- Sparkling water, lime or grape, 12 × 12 fl. oz. cans: 2 for $7.00
- Persil original liquid laundry detergent, 84 fl. oz.: $7.99 each (Save $4.98, Fri. Aug. 28-30)
- Frozen seasoned fries, 32 oz.: $1.99 each (Save 86¢)
Frozen on sale:
- Gelatelli frozen space runners dessert ice pops, 10 ct., 20.3 fl. oz.: $2.49 each (Save $1.50, Lidl Plus)
- Gelatelli frozen ice pops / fruit bars (Boom! ice pops or watermelon fruit bars), 6-12 ct., 11.1-20.2 fl. oz.: $1.99 each (Save $1.00)
- Gelatelli frozen almond mini sticks, assorted varieties, 12 ct.: $4.99 each (Save $2.00)
- Bon Gelati frozen dairy dessert cones, assorted varieties, 4 ct., 17.5 fl. oz.: $3.49 each (Save 50¢)
- Gelatelli frozen mini double dairy dessert bars, assorted varieties, 6 ct., 12 fl. oz.: $2.99 each (Save $2.00, Lidl Plus)
- Trattoria Alfredo frozen cheese stuffed crust pizza, assorted varieties, 28.7-31.7 oz.: $4.99 each (Save $2.16, Lidl Plus)
- Paw Patrol frozen shaped tots, 24 oz.: $3.99 each (Save 87¢, Lidl Plus)
- Sweet Nothings frozen smoothie bowl, assorted varieties, 6 fl. oz.: $2.49 each (Save 50¢, Lidl Plus)
- Heavenfull vanilla ice cream stroopwafel sandwiches with caramel filling, 4 ct., 13.52 fl. oz.: $4.99 each (Save 40¢, Lidl Plus)
- Frozen chicken fries, 24 oz.: $3.99 each (Save $1.46)
- Frozen chicken nuggets, 29 oz.: $3.99 each (Save $1.40)
- Alexia frozen garlic & Parmesan seasoned fries, 20 oz.: $4.99 each
- Tyson frozen spooky nuggets, 27 oz.: $5.99 each
- Pillsbury Ready to Bake Shape sugar cookie dough, 20 ct., 9.1 oz.: $3.86 each
- Holten's frozen beef patties party pack, 24 ct., 96 oz.: $23.99 each (99¢ per beef patty)
- Impossible frozen beef hot dogs / chicken patties: Starting at $6.99 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.
$54.92
for 1 person · $54.92 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Lidl 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 Lidl.