Lidl Kosher Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Braised Chicken Leg Quarters with Vidalia Onions and Roma Tomatoes
Description: (Meat) Two chicken leg quarters are slowly braised in a savory bath of diced roma tomatoes and sweet Vidalia onions, building deep, rich flavor with minimal effort. Serve straight from the pan with pan juices spooned over the top for a satisfying, hearty 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, 55 minutes total
Serving note: Purchase approximately 2 lbs of chicken leg quarters (2 large quarters); use about 0.5 lb roma tomatoes and roughly one-third of the Vidalia onion pack (about 1 lb). Total cook time is about 55 minutes - start the braise first, then prep any sides while it simmers.
Recipes:
- Braised Chicken with Onions, Olives, and Prunes

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Salmon Portions with Blueberry Reduction and Plum Slices
Description: (Dairy-free/Pareve) Two skin-on Chilean Atlantic salmon portions are seared in olive oil until golden and flaky, then topped with a quick blueberry reduction made from fresh sale blueberries. Fresh plum slices arranged alongside add a bright, juicy contrast to the rich salmon.
Sale items used: Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon portions skin on ($7.99/lb), Blueberries family pack 18 oz ($3.29/pk), Plums ($1.99/lb)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of salmon (two 8 oz portions); use about half the 18 oz blueberry pack (roughly 9 oz) for the reduction and reserve the rest for snacking; purchase about 0.5 lb of plums (2 to 3 plums). Olive oil from pantry is used for searing.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Salmon with Plum Sauce
- Salmon with Blueberry Sauce

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Chicken Leg Quarters with A Dozen Cousins Pollo Seasoning and Cantaloupe Side
Description: (Meat) Two chicken leg quarters are rubbed generously with A Dozen Cousins pollo seasoning sauce and cooked in a hot skillet until the skin is deeply caramelized and the meat is cooked through. A chilled cantaloupe half, sliced and served alongside, provides a cool, sweet counterpoint to the boldly seasoned chicken.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken leg quarters ($0.99/lb), A Dozen Cousins pollo seasoning sauce ($2.25 each), Cantaloupe 1 ct. ($1.95 each)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes total
Serving note: Purchase approximately 2 lbs of chicken leg quarters (2 large quarters); use one full 3 oz jar of pollo seasoning sauce; use one whole cantaloupe split between two people. Total cook time is about 45 minutes - score the chicken skin before applying seasoning for best flavor penetration.

Thursday
Meal: Herb-Seasoned Boneless Chicken Breast with Sriracha Ketchup Glaze and Red Seedless Grapes
Description: (Meat) Two boneless skinless chicken breasts are seasoned with pantry herbs and cooked in a skillet, then brushed with a tangy sriracha ketchup glaze during the final minutes for a sticky, spicy-sweet finish. A generous bunch of chilled red seedless grapes served on the side adds a refreshing, palate-cleansing sweetness.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken breasts boneless/skinless ($3.49/lb, available Aug 14-16), Huy Fong sriracha ketchup ($2.99 each), Red seedless grapes ($1.29/lb)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of boneless chicken breasts (2 medium breasts); purchase about 1 lb of red seedless grapes to share between two people; use 2 to 3 tablespoons of sriracha ketchup from the bottle as a glaze - the remainder keeps well in the fridge. Note: chicken breast sale runs Aug 14-16 only, so plan this meal for Thursday Aug 14.

Friday
Meal: Scrambled Eggs with Milbona Cheddar, Roma Tomatoes, and Whole Grain Toast
Description: (Dairy) Fluffy scrambled eggs are folded with melted Milbona extra sharp cheddar slices and diced fresh roma tomatoes for a quick, satisfying dairy breakfast-for-dinner. Served on toasted slices of sale whole grain seed bread, this simple meal comes together in under 15 minutes and is perfect for a relaxed Friday evening.
Sale items used: Eggland's Best grade A large eggs 12 ct. ($2.49 each, available Aug 14-16), Milbona extra sharp cheddar cheese slices 10 ct. ($1.67 each), Organic tomatoes roma ($2.59/lb), Organic bread seed whole grain ($4.39 each)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 eggs total (2 per person) from the 12-count carton; use 4 cheddar slices (2 per person) from the 10-count pack; use about 0.25 lb of roma tomatoes (1 medium tomato); toast 4 slices of whole grain bread. Remaining eggs, cheese, and bread keep well for the week. Note: egg sale runs Aug 14-16 only, so purchase eggs earlier in the week.
Recipes:
- Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes & Cheese

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken leg quarters (2 lbs for Monday and Wednesday): $1.98
- Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon portions skin on (1 lb): $7.99
- Blueberries family pack 18 oz (x1 pack): $3.29
- Plums (0.5 lb): $1.00
- A Dozen Cousins pollo seasoning sauce (x1 jar): $2.25
- Cantaloupe 1 ct. (x1): $1.95
- Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken breasts boneless/skinless (1 lb): $3.49
- Huy Fong sriracha ketchup (x1 bottle): $2.99
- Red seedless grapes (1 lb): $1.29
- 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
- Organic tomatoes roma (0.75 lb for Monday and Friday combined): $1.94
- Organic bread seed whole grain (x1 loaf): $4.39
- Vidalia onions 3 lb. pack (x1 pack): $2.69

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil (for searing salmon and braising chicken)
- Garlic (for braised chicken and salmon)
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried herbs such as thyme, rosemary, or oregano (for chicken breast)
- Butter or neutral oil (for scrambled eggs - use butter since Friday is a dairy meal)
- Chicken broth (optional, for braising liquid on Monday)