Lidl Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: Hi there, this week is built around mild, familiar flavors that kids tend to like, with plenty of variety: roasted chicken leg quarters on Monday, pork loin chops with sauteed Honeycrisp apples on Tuesday, garlic butter shrimp spaghetti on Wednesday, breakfast-for-dinner on Thursday, and chicken nugget wraps on Friday. One bag of Yellow potatoes covers both Monday's roast and Tuesday's mash, and the head of Lettuce is split between Wednesday's salad and Friday's wraps, so very little goes to waste. The Fish Market jumbo shrimp at $9.36 for 1.25 lbs is the priciest item on your list, but it makes Wednesday feel special and cooks in minutes. Thursday and Friday lean on the frozen pancakes and nuggets to keep the end of the week easy, while the Blackberries and Navel oranges bring some fresh fruit to the table.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters with Potatoes and Onions
Description: Chicken leg quarters roast in a hot oven on the same pan as chunky yellow potatoes and onion wedges until the skin is golden. It is a simple, mild, hands-off dinner that kids can eat with their fingers.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken leg quarters, Yellow potatoes, Yellow onions, Spreadable butter
Prep time: 60 minutes (10 minutes prep, 50 minutes roasting)
Serving note: Use 3.5 lb total chicken leg quarters (about 4 pieces), 2.5 lb of the 5 lb bag of Yellow potatoes cut into chunks, and 1 of the Yellow onions cut into wedges. Toss with oil, salt, pepper, and paprika, then roast at 425F for about 50 minutes, until the chicken reaches 175F. Dot the potatoes with 2 tbsp Spreadable butter at the end. Total time is about an hour, so cut the potatoes ahead of time and keep them in cold water to save time on the day.
Recipes:
- Savory Oven Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with Potatoes
- Baked Chicken Legs with Potatoes - Plated Cravings
- Baked Chicken Leg Quarters - Recipes From A Pantry

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Chops with Sauteed Honeycrisp Apples and Mashed Potatoes
Description: Pork loin center cut chops are seared in a skillet until browned and just cooked through, then served with sweet buttery apples and onion. Creamy mashed potatoes make it a cozy plate with familiar flavors.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty pork loin center cut chop, Honeycrisp apple, Yellow onions, Yellow potatoes, Spreadable butter
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lb total pork loin center cut chops (about 4 chops), seasoned with salt and pepper and seared about 5-6 minutes per side to 145F. Because the chop is lean, do not overcook it and let it rest 5 minutes. Slice 2 Honeycrisp apples and 1 Yellow onion and saute in 2 tbsp Spreadable butter. Boil the remaining 2.5 lb Yellow potatoes and mash with 1 tbsp Spreadable butter, salt, and a splash of the cooking water.
Recipes:
- Pork Chops with Apples and Mustard
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Apples - Zimmy's Nook
- One-Pan Pork Chops With Apples - Farmhouse on Boone

Wednesday
Meal: Garlic Butter Shrimp Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Side Salad
Description: Fish Market fresh jumbo shrimp are quickly sauteed in garlic butter and tossed with spaghetti and juicy tomatoes. A simple lettuce salad on the side adds a crisp, fresh bite.
Sale items used: Fish Market fresh jumbo shrimp, peeled & deveined, Combino Spaghetti, Tomatoes, Lettuce, Spreadable butter
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.25 lb total shrimp, 1 package (16 oz) Combino Spaghetti, 0.5 lb of the 1 lb Tomatoes (diced), and 3 tbsp Spreadable butter with a pinch of garlic powder. Tear 0.5 head of the Lettuce for a side salad, saving the other half for Friday. Cook the shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
- Butter Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti - Went Here 8 This
- White Wine Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta - The Burnt Butter Table

Thursday
Meal: Breakfast-for-Dinner Sausage and Buttermilk Pancakes with Blackberries and Oranges
Description: Browned Dulano original breakfast sausage and warm frozen buttermilk pancakes make a fun pancake-night plate. Blackberries on top and fresh orange wedges on the side add a fruity finish.
Sale items used: Dulano original breakfast sausage, Frozen buttermilk pancakes, Blackberries, Navel oranges, Spreadable butter
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Cook 1 package Dulano original breakfast sausage (12-16 oz) in a skillet per the package directions. Heat the whole 33 oz bag of Frozen buttermilk pancakes per the package directions. Top with 1 pack (6 oz) Blackberries, 1 tbsp Spreadable butter, and syrup from your pantry. Cut the 3 lb bag of Navel oranges into wedges for the table.
Recipes:
- Buttermilk, Sausage and Bacon Pancakes - Food Network
- Sausage Pancakes - Dinners Dishes and Desserts
- Blackberry Buttermilk Pancakes - Betty Crocker

Friday
Meal: Crispy Chicken Nugget Wraps with Lettuce, Tomato and Cheese
Description: Oven-baked Tyson frozen holiday chicken nuggets are tucked into warm flour tortillas with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and melty cheese. Kids build their own wraps, and a drizzle of mayo ties it together.
Sale items used: Tyson frozen holiday chicken nuggets, Flour Tortillas, Finely Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Bake the whole 27 oz bag of Tyson frozen holiday chicken nuggets per the package directions. Fill 8 Flour Tortillas (1 package, 2 per person) with the nuggets, 8 oz Finely Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese, the remaining 0.5 head of Lettuce (shredded), and the remaining 0.5 lb Tomatoes (diced). Add mayonnaise from your pantry. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet for 20 seconds per side.
Recipes:
- Easy Crispy Chicken Nugget Wraps
- Chicken Nugget Wraps - Season & Thyme
- Chicken Nugget Wrap - The Balanced Nutritionist

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken leg quarters (3.5 lbs): $3.47
- Yellow potatoes, 5 lb (x1 pack): $2.99
- Yellow onions, 3 lb (x1 pack): $1.49
- Spreadable butter, 15 oz (x1): $2.49
- Butcher's Specialty pork loin center cut chop (2 lbs): $5.98
- Honeycrisp apple (x2): $2.98
- Fish Market fresh jumbo shrimp, peeled & deveined (1.25 lbs): $9.36
- Combino Spaghetti, 16 oz (x1): $1.35
- Tomatoes, 1 lb (x1): $1.95
- Lettuce, 1 head (x1): $1.95
- Dulano original breakfast sausage, 12-16 oz (x1): $1.99
- Frozen buttermilk pancakes, 33 oz (x1): $2.79
- Blackberries, 6 oz (x1 pack): $1.49
- Navel oranges, 3 lb (x1 pack): $2.69
- Tyson frozen holiday chicken nuggets, 27 oz (x1): $4.99
- Flour Tortillas, 8 ct (x1): $2.39
- Finely Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese, 8 oz (x1): $1.25

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and pepper
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Cooking oil
- Maple syrup (or pancake syrup)
- Mayonnaise
- Mild salad dressing