Publix Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Publix Whole Young Chicken: $1.49/lb
- Ground Chuck: $5.99/lb
- Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon Fillets: $9.99/lb
- Publix Sweet Italian Sausage: $5.99 for 20-oz pkg
- Smithfield Marinated Pork Tenderloin: $5.99 for 19.2-23-oz pkg
- GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast: $5.99/lb
- Publix Parmesan Chicken Breast Cutlets: $6.99/lb
- GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops: $6.99/lb
- Publix Chicken Breast Cutlets: $9.99/lb
- Boneless Chuck Roast: $7.99/lb
- Publix Extra Lean Pork Loin Tenderloin: $7.99/lb
- Publix Lemon Pepper Oven-Roasted Chicken: $6.99 each
- Ball Park Franks: $3.00 for 15-oz pkg
- Hormel Black Label Bacon: 2 for $6.00
- Boar's Head Ovengold Roasted Turkey Breast: $8.49/lb

Vegetables on sale:
- Bulk Sweet Corn: 5 for $5.00
- Broccoli or Cauliflower: 2 for $6.00
- Yellow Squash or Zucchini: $1.99 for 2-oz tray
- Publix Tricolor Peppers: $4.99 for 3-ct pkg
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes: $3.99 for 5-lb bag
- Vidalia Sweet Onions: $3.49 for 5-lb bag
- Publix White Mushrooms: 2 for $6.00
- Green Avocados: 2 for $5.00
- Garden Life Romaine, Green, or Red Leaf: $3.99 for 7-oz cont
- Publix Classic Salad Blend: $2.00 for 16-oz pkg
- Publix Tricolor Peppers: $4.99 for 3-ct pkg

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Roasted Publix Whole Young Chicken with Corn on the Cob and Broccoli
Description: A small whole young chicken is seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a little butter, then roasted in the oven until golden and juicy - a classic kid-approved dinner. One ear of fresh corn and a handful of steamed broccoli florets round out the plate with familiar, easy-to-eat sides.
Sale items used: Publix Whole Young Chicken ($1.49/lb), Bulk Sweet Corn ($1.00/ear), Broccoli ($3.00 for one head from the 2 for $6.00 deal)
Prep time: 20 minutes prep, 75 minutes roasting
Serving note: Purchase the smallest whole young chicken available, approximately 3 lbs, for a cost of about $4.47; you will have plenty of leftover chicken for lunches. Use 1 ear of corn and roughly half a head of broccoli. Make-ahead tip: season and truss the chicken the night before so it goes straight into the oven after school.
Recipes:
- Oven Roasted Chicken with Charred Broccoli

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet-Browned Ground Chuck Cheeseburgers on Buns with Potato Wedges
Description: A juicy skillet-cooked ground chuck patty is topped with melted shredded cheese and served on a soft bun - simple, familiar, and totally kid-friendly. Oven-baked russet potato wedges seasoned with a little salt make the perfect crispy side.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck ($5.99/lb), Kraft Shredded Cheese (2 for $6.00), Dave's Killer Bread Organic Burger Buns ($4.99 for 17-oz pkg), Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes ($3.99 for 5-lb bag)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 0.5 lb of ground chuck for approximately $3.00, forming one generous patty. Use 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese from the bag (the bag will last the week). Use 1 bun from the pack and 1 medium russet potato cut into wedges. The potato bag and bun pack will provide leftovers for other meals.
Recipes:
- Basic Burgers and Potato Wedges

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon Fillets with Sauteed Zucchini and Rice
Description: A single salmon fillet is pan-seared in a little butter until flaky and golden - mild and flavorful enough for kids who enjoy simple fish. Tender sauteed zucchini and a scoop of fluffy jasmine rice complete the plate.
Sale items used: Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon Fillets ($9.99/lb), Yellow Squash or Zucchini ($1.99 for tray), Mahatma Jasmine Rice ($2.00 for 2-lb bag)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of salmon fillet for a cost of about $5.00. Use the full zucchini tray (it is a small single-serving size). Cook about 1/2 cup dry jasmine rice, which yields roughly 1 cup cooked. The rice bag will have plenty left for other meals.
Recipes:
- Seared Salmon and Zucchini over Shallot Rice with an Herb Drizzle

Thursday
Meal: Skillet-Cooked Publix Sweet Italian Sausage with Tricolor Peppers and Potato Wedges
Description: Sweet Italian sausage links are browned in a skillet alongside colorful tricolor pepper strips for a sweet, savory, and visually fun meal kids enjoy. Oven-baked russet potato wedges from the bag already purchased round out the plate.
Sale items used: Publix Sweet Italian Sausage ($5.99 for 20-oz pkg), Publix Tricolor Peppers ($4.99 for 3-ct pkg), Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes (already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 sausage links from the 20-oz package for a single serving; the remaining links can be frozen for later. Use 1 pepper from the 3-ct pack, sliced into strips. Use 1 medium russet potato from the bag purchased earlier in the week.
Recipes:
- Easy Italian Sausage and Potato Skillet

Friday
Meal: Oven-Baked Smithfield Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Broccoli and Corn
Description: The Smithfield pork tenderloin comes pre-marinated in a mild, slightly sweet flavor that kids tend to love - just slice and roast until tender and juicy. Roasted broccoli florets and a fresh ear of corn make this a colorful, easy end-of-week dinner.
Sale items used: Smithfield Marinated Pork Tenderloin ($5.99 for 19.2-23-oz pkg), Broccoli (already purchased Monday), Bulk Sweet Corn ($1.00/ear)
Prep time: 15 minutes prep, 25 minutes roasting
Serving note: The full package is one unit at $5.99; roast the whole tenderloin and slice off one generous serving of about 4-5 oz. Refrigerate or freeze the remaining slices for lunches next week. Use remaining broccoli from the head purchased Monday and 1 fresh ear of corn.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Whole Young Chicken (approx. 3 lbs): $4.47
- Ground Chuck (0.5 lb): $3.00
- Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon Fillets (0.5 lb): $5.00
- Publix Sweet Italian Sausage (1 pkg, 20 oz): $5.99
- Smithfield Marinated Pork Tenderloin (1 pkg): $5.99
- Bulk Sweet Corn (2 ears): $2.00
- Broccoli (1 head from 2 for $6.00 deal): $3.00
- Yellow Squash or Zucchini (1 tray): $1.99
- Publix Tricolor Peppers (1 pkg, 3-ct): $4.99
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes (1 bag, 5 lbs): $3.99
- Dave's Killer Bread Organic Burger Buns (1 pkg): $4.99
- Kraft Shredded Cheese (1 bag from 2 for $6.00 deal): $3.00
- Mahatma Jasmine Rice (1 bag, 2 lbs): $2.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Butter or cooking oil for roasting and searing
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder (optional, for potatoes and chicken)
- Paprika (optional, for potato wedges)