Lidl Standard Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Farmer Focus fresh organic whole young chicken: $1.99 per bird - approximately $0.50 per serving
- Fresh whole chicken wings, family pack: $1.99 per pack - approximately $0.50 per serving
- Ball Park bun size franks, 15 oz.: $1.99 per pack - approximately $0.50 per serving
- Dulano andouille chicken sausage, family size, 10 ct. 24 oz.: $5.99 per pack - approximately $1.50 per serving
- Dulano Italian chicken sausage, family size, 10 ct. 24 oz.: $5.99 per pack - approximately $1.50 per serving
- Fresh ground beef patties, 93% lean, 4 ct. 21.3 oz.: $8.49 per pack - approximately $2.12 per serving
- Vitasia frozen Atlantic salmon with teriyaki marinade, 2 ct. 8.8 oz.: $5.99 per pack - approximately $3.00 per serving (2 packs needed for 4 people, $11.98 total, $3.00 per serving)
- Lidl Preferred Selection frozen ahi tuna steaks, 16 oz.: $5.49 per pack - approximately $2.75 per serving (1 pack for 4 light servings, or 2 packs at $10.98 for generous portions, $2.75 per serving)
- Fresh Faroe Island whole salmon fillet: $9.99 per fillet - approximately $2.50 per serving (one fillet feeds 4)
- Ocean Sea frozen wild caught headless shrimp, 16 oz.: $8.99 per pack - approximately $2.25 per serving
- Fresh grass-fed sirloin steak, 8 oz.: $5.99 each - $23.96 for 4 steaks, approximately $5.99 per serving
- Caroline's Sausage smoked hot beef sausage, 40 oz.: $9.99 per pack - approximately $2.50 per serving
- Nixe skipjack tuna in sunflower oil, 26.4 oz.: $6.99 per pack - approximately $1.75 per serving
- Nixe herring fillets in tomato sauce, family size, 21 oz.: $4.99 per pack - approximately $1.25 per serving
- Hillshire Farm Lit'l Smokies, 28 oz.: $6.97 per pack - approximately $1.74 per serving
- Kevin's chicken, 16 oz.: $7.99 per pack - approximately $2.00 per serving (1 pack for 2 servings, 2 packs needed, $15.98 total, $4.00 per serving)
- Fresh bone-in pork shoulder butt roast: $1.99 per pack - price not listed per lb, flat pack price only; pack size unstated, cannot reliably estimate per-serving cost

Why these meals: The three flat-price proteins with no per-lb unit - the whole chicken wings, the pork shoulder roast, and the Farmer Focus whole chicken - are genuinely the best deals on the flyer at $1.99 a pack, and the whole chicken anchors Monday's dinner at roughly $0.50 a serving. The Dulano Italian chicken sausage at $5.99 for 10 links and the ground beef patties at $8.49 for four give you two more filling, crowd-pleasing weeknight dinners well under $2.50 a head. The whole chicken wings at $1.99 a pack round out the week with a fun, hands-on dinner that costs almost nothing. The Fresh Faroe Island whole salmon fillet earns the one premium night at $9.99 for a fillet that comfortably feeds four - that works out to about $2.50 a head, which is actually cheaper per serving than the sirloin steaks ($5.99 each, or nearly $24 for four), the Kevin's chicken ($4.00 per serving across two packs), or the frozen teriyaki salmon ($3.00 per serving across two packs), making it the smartest premium pick on this flyer. The sirloin steaks were deliberately skipped because four individual steaks at $5.99 each would cost $23.96 for one night alone, which would blow the weekly ceiling on its own.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Roasted Whole Chicken with Broccolini and Basmati Rice
Description: A Farmer Focus fresh organic whole young chicken is seasoned and roasted in the oven until the skin is golden and the juices run clear, then carved at the table for four. Broccolini is roasted alongside in the same pan drizzled with olive oil, and fluffy basmati rice rounds out the plate.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus fresh organic whole young chicken, Broccolini 6 oz., Lidl Preferred Selection white basmati rice white or brown 2 lb.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 whole chicken (serves 4), 1 package broccolini (6 oz., split among 4 as a side), 1 package Lidl Preferred Selection white basmati rice (cook approximately 1.5 cups dry rice from the 2 lb. bag for 4 servings). Total oven time is approximately 75-85 minutes at 425 degrees F; prep the rice and broccolini while the chicken roasts so everything finishes together.

Tuesday
Meal: Sauteed Dulano Italian Chicken Sausage with Red Bell Peppers and Sourdough
Description: Dulano Italian chicken sausage links are sliced on the bias and sauteed in a skillet until browned and cooked through, then tossed with sliced red bell peppers until tender and lightly caramelized. Thick slices of Lidl Preferred Selection sourdough are toasted alongside to scoop up the pan juices.
Sale items used: Dulano Italian chicken sausage family size 10 ct. 24 oz., Red bell peppers 2 ct., Lidl Preferred Selection sourdough assorted varieties 20 oz.
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 8 of the 10 sausage links (approximately 19 oz., about 2 links per person), 2 red bell peppers sliced (the full 2-count package), and 4 generous slices of sourdough from the 20 oz. loaf.
Recipes:
- Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage, Peppers and Onions (With Sauce)
- Italian Chicken Sausage and Peppers Skillet Recipe
- Italian-Style Sausage, Peppers, and Onions

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Faroe Island Salmon Fillet with Arugula and Sweetpops Tomato Salad
Description: The Fresh Faroe Island whole salmon fillet is portioned into four pieces and pan-seared skin-side down in a hot skillet until the skin is crisp, then flipped briefly to finish. A bright salad of Peak Harvest organic baby arugula and halved Sweetpops tomatoes dressed with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon serves as the bed.
Sale items used: Fresh Faroe Island whole salmon fillet, Peak Harvest organic baby arugula 5 oz., Sweetpops tomatoes 1.5 lb.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 whole salmon fillet portioned into 4 equal pieces (approximately 6-7 oz. each depending on fillet weight), 1 bag arugula (5 oz., full package split among 4), 1 container Sweetpops tomatoes (1.5 lb., halved and divided among 4 salads).
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Salmon & Warm Arugula Salad
- Pan-Seared Lemon Pepper Salmon with Arugula Salad Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef Patties with Milbona Cheddar and Sourdough Toast
Description: Fresh ground beef patties are cooked in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat to a good sear, then topped with Milbona sliced sharp cheddar cheese to melt in the last minute of cooking. Thick-cut slices of the remaining Lidl Preferred Selection sourdough serve as the base, and Freshona German style dill pickles add a tangy crunch on the side.
Sale items used: Fresh ground beef patties 93% lean 4 ct. 21.3 oz., Milbona sliced sharp cheddar cheese family size 16 oz., Lidl Preferred Selection sourdough assorted varieties 20 oz., Freshona German style dill pickles family size 57.4 fl. oz.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 pack of 4 patties (21.3 oz., one patty per person), 4 slices Milbona sliced sharp cheddar (from the 16 oz. package), 4 slices sourdough from the 20 oz. loaf (this is a second loaf if the Tuesday loaf was mostly used), and pickles served family-style from the jar.
Recipes:
- Classic Patty Melt Recipe
- Patty Melts

Friday
Meal: Baked Chicken Wings with Vitasia Sweet Chili Sauce and Avocado Slices
Description: Fresh whole chicken wings from the family pack are patted dry, seasoned, and baked on a sheet pan at high heat until the skin is crispy and the meat is cooked through, then tossed in Vitasia sweet chili sauce straight from the oven. Sliced large avocados on the side add a cool, creamy contrast to the sticky wings.
Sale items used: Fresh whole chicken wings family pack, Vitasia sweet chili sauce 23.1 fl. oz., Large avocados 1 ct.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use the full family pack of wings divided evenly among 4 people (pack size not stated per lb, use the full $1.99 pack), drizzle or toss with sweet chili sauce to taste (the 23.1 fl. oz. bottle will have plenty left over for dipping), and slice 2 large avocados (2 x $0.69 each) for the table. Total bake time is approximately 45-50 minutes at 425 degrees F.
Recipes:
- Sweet Chili Chicken Wings Recipe
- Sweet Chili Wings (Oven Baked)

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Farmer Focus fresh organic whole young chicken (x1): $1.99
- Broccolini, 6 oz. (x1): $2.49
- Lidl Preferred Selection white basmati rice, white or brown, 2 lb. (x1): $2.99
- Dulano Italian chicken sausage, family size, 10 ct. 24 oz. (x1): $5.99
- Red bell peppers, 2 ct. (x1): $2.49
- Lidl Preferred Selection sourdough, assorted varieties, 20 oz. (x2): $4.98
- Fresh Faroe Island whole salmon fillet (x1): $9.99
- Peak Harvest organic baby arugula, 5 oz. (x1): $2.99
- Sweetpops tomatoes, 1.5 lb. (x1): $3.99
- Fresh ground beef patties, 93% lean, 4 ct. 21.3 oz. (x1): $8.49
- Milbona sliced sharp cheddar cheese, family size, 16 oz. (x1): $2.99
- Freshona German style dill pickles, family size, 57.4 fl. oz. (x1): $2.99
- Fresh whole chicken wings, family pack (x1): $1.99
- Vitasia sweet chili sauce, 23.1 fl. oz. (x1): $2.49
- Large avocados, 1 ct. (x2): $1.38

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder or fresh garlic
- Lemon (for salmon salad dressing)
- Dried Italian herbs or seasoning blend