Publix Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Boneless Top Sirloin Steak: $10.99/lb
- Ground Chuck: $5.99/lb
- Lobster Tails: $8.99 each
- White Shrimp: $18.49/lb
- GreenWise Sockeye Salmon Fillets: $16.99/lb
- Publix Hand-Breaded Panko Shrimp: $7.99 each
- The Original Bourbon Marinated Salmon: $8.99 each
- Boneless Chuck Roast: $7.99/lb
- Publix Chicken Breast Cutlets: $9.99/lb
- Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon Fillets: $9.99/lb
- Catfish Fillets: $9.99/lb
- GreenWise Snow Crab Clusters: $10.99/lb
- Publix Extra Lean Pork Loin Tenderloin: $7.99/lb
- Publix Parmesan Chicken Breast Cutlets: $6.99/lb
- GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops: $6.99/lb
- GreenWise Angus Ribeye Steak: $21.99/lb
- Hormel Black Label Bacon: 2 for $6.00
- Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breast Strips: $7.99/lb
- GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast: $5.99/lb
- Publix Whole Young Chicken: $1.49/lb
- Applegate Naturals Uncured Turkey Bacon: $5.49 for 8-oz pkg
- Publix Sweet Italian Sausage: $5.99 for 20-oz pkg
- Publix Top Round Roast Beef: $4.99/lb
- Honey Bourbon Salmon Burgers: $3.00 each
- Ball Park Franks: $3.00 for 15-oz pkg
- Publix Gourmet Beef Meatballs Bacon & Cheddar: $8.99/lb
- Publix Gourmet Meatballs Southwest Chipotle: $8.79/lb
- Springer Mountain Farms Ground Chicken Breast: $3.99 for 6-oz pkg
- Steakhouse Elite Signature Ground Beef: $9.99 for 16-oz pkg
- Boar's Head Ovengold Roasted Turkey Breast: $8.49/lb
- Publix Lemon Pepper Oven-Roasted Chicken: $6.99 each
- Smithfield Marinated Pork Tenderloin: $5.99 for 19.2-23-oz pkg

Vegetables on sale:
- Vidalia Sweet Onions: $3.49 for 5-lb bag
- Peaches or Nectarines: $2.99/lb
- Cherries: $4.99/lb
- Publix Pineapple Chunks: $3.99/lb
- Small Red Seedless Watermelon: $5.99 each
- Organic Strawberries: 3 for $10.00
- Red or White Seedless Grapes: $2.99/lb
- Crunch Pale Apple Slices: $2.99 for 2-3-oz pkg
- Black or Red Plums: $1.99/lb
- Plumeots: $2.49/lb
- Organic Plums: $2.49/lb
- Garden Life Romaine, Green, or Red Leaf: $3.99 for 7-oz cont
- Yellow Squash or Zucchini: $1.99 for 2-oz tray
- Bulk Sweet Corn: 5 for $5.00
- Broccoli or Cauliflower: 2 for $6.00
- Green Avocados: 2 for $5.00
- Publix Tricolor Peppers: $4.99 for 3-ct pkg
- Publix White Mushrooms: 2 for $6.00
- Publix Classic Salad Blend: $2.00 for 16-oz pkg
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes: $3.99 for 5-lb bag

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Publix Whole Young Chicken: $1.49/lb - a 4-lb bird costs about $5.96 total, roughly $1.49 per serving
- Publix Sweet Italian Sausage: $5.99 for 20-oz pkg - one pkg feeds 4, roughly $1.50 per serving
- Smithfield Marinated Pork Tenderloin: $5.99 for 19.2-23-oz pkg - one pkg feeds 4, roughly $1.50 per serving
- Ground Chuck: $5.99/lb - 1.25 lbs for 4 people costs about $7.49, roughly $1.87 per serving
- GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops: $6.99/lb - 1.5 lbs for 4 people costs about $10.49, roughly $2.62 per serving
- Publix Parmesan Chicken Breast Cutlets: $6.99/lb - 1.5 lbs for 4 people costs about $10.49, roughly $2.62 per serving
- Publix Top Round Roast Beef: $4.99/lb - 2 lbs for 4 people costs about $9.98, roughly $2.50 per serving (larger cut needed)
- GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast: $5.99/lb - 1.5 lbs for 4 people costs about $8.99, roughly $2.25 per serving
- Publix Extra Lean Pork Loin Tenderloin: $7.99/lb - 1.25 lbs for 4 people costs about $9.99, roughly $2.50 per serving
- Boneless Chuck Roast: $7.99/lb - 2 lbs for 4 people costs about $15.98, roughly $4.00 per serving
- Publix Chicken Breast Cutlets: $9.99/lb - 1.5 lbs for 4 people costs about $14.99, roughly $3.75 per serving
- Catfish Fillets: $9.99/lb - 1.5 lbs for 4 people costs about $14.99, roughly $3.75 per serving
- Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon Fillets: $9.99/lb - 1.5 lbs for 4 people costs about $14.99, roughly $3.75 per serving
- Honey Bourbon Salmon Burgers: $3.00 each - 4 units costs $12.00, roughly $3.00 per serving
- Boneless Top Sirloin Steak: $10.99/lb - 1.5 lbs for 4 people costs about $16.49, roughly $4.12 per serving
- GreenWise Snow Crab Clusters: $10.99/lb - 2 lbs for 4 people costs about $21.98, roughly $5.50 per serving
- Publix Hand-Breaded Panko Shrimp: $7.99 each - 4 units costs $31.96, roughly $8.00 per serving
- The Original Bourbon Marinated Salmon: $8.99 each - 4 units costs $35.96, roughly $9.00 per serving
- GreenWise Sockeye Salmon Fillets: $16.99/lb - 1.5 lbs for 4 people costs about $25.49, roughly $6.37 per serving
- White Shrimp: $18.49/lb - 1.5 lbs for 4 people costs about $27.74, roughly $6.94 per serving
- Lobster Tails: $8.99 each - 4 units costs $35.96, roughly $9.00 per serving
- GreenWise Angus Ribeye Steak: $21.99/lb - 1.5 lbs for 4 people costs about $32.99, roughly $8.25 per serving

Why these meals: This week's anchor proteins are a Publix Whole Young Chicken (about $6 for the whole bird), Publix Sweet Italian Sausage (one $5.99 pack covers four), Smithfield Marinated Pork Tenderloin (one $5.99 pack feeds four nicely), and Ground Chuck (about $7.49 for 1.25 lbs), all of which are genuinely low-cost choices that keep the weeknight budget comfortable. The Honey Bourbon Salmon Burgers at $3.00 each are the smartest premium pick on this flyer - four individual portions cost just $12.00 total, making them far more affordable per serving than the salmon fillets, shrimp, crab, or lobster tails also on sale this week, so that is the one elevated night. The flyer is unusually heavy on premium seafood and steak, so skipping the ribeye, sockeye salmon, white shrimp, lobster tails, and panko shrimp was the right call to keep the week's total well within range. A few produce deals - bulk sweet corn, Vidalia onions, zucchini, and tricolor peppers - round out the plates with great flavor at very little added cost.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Roasted Publix Whole Young Chicken with Sweet Corn and Vidalia Onions
Description: A whole young chicken is seasoned and roasted until golden, then served alongside sweet corn on the cob and caramelized Vidalia onion wedges for a classic, satisfying weeknight dinner. The bird's natural juices keep the meat moist and flavorful with minimal effort.
Sale items used: Publix Whole Young Chicken, Bulk Sweet Corn, Vidalia Sweet Onions
Prep time: 20 minutes active; 75 minutes total including roasting
Serving note: Use one 4-lb Publix Whole Young Chicken for 4 people. Use 4 ears of Bulk Sweet Corn (4 of the 5-for-$5.00 ears). Use approximately 1 lb of Vidalia Sweet Onions from the 5-lb bag, cut into wedges and roasted alongside the chicken. Make-ahead note: season the chicken the night before and refrigerate uncovered for better browning; roasting takes about 60-70 minutes at 425 degrees F, so plan accordingly.
Recipes:
- Oven Roasted Chicken With Sweet Corn

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Honey Bourbon Salmon Burgers on Ciabatta Rolls with Avocado
Description: Honey Bourbon Salmon Burgers are pan-seared until golden on each side and served on presliced mini ciabatta rolls with sliced green avocado for a fresh, flavorful meal that comes together in under 30 minutes. The rich salmon patties pair beautifully with the creamy avocado and soft ciabatta.
Sale items used: Honey Bourbon Salmon Burgers, Presliced Mini Fresh Ciabatta Rolls, Green Avocados
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 Honey Bourbon Salmon Burgers (4 x $3.00 = $12.00). Use 1 pkg of Presliced Mini Fresh Ciabatta Rolls ($2.99 for 12-oz pkg). Use 2 Green Avocados from the 2-for-$5.00 deal, sliced and divided among 4 burgers.
Recipes:
- Salmon avocado burger with a honey mustard mayo

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Chuck Stuffed Tricolor Peppers with Kraft Shredded Cheese
Description: Ground chuck is browned in a skillet with Vidalia onion and seasonings, then spooned into halved tricolor peppers and baked until the peppers are tender and the tops are melted with shredded cheese. This colorful, hearty meal is a crowd-pleaser that uses the sale peppers as both vessel and vegetable.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck, Publix Tricolor Peppers, Kraft Shredded Cheese, Vidalia Sweet Onions
Prep time: 15 minutes active; 50 minutes total including baking
Serving note: Use 1.25 lbs of Ground Chuck. Use 1 pkg of Publix Tricolor Peppers (3-ct pkg; halve each pepper to make 6 halves, serving 1.5 halves per person). Use 1 pkg of Kraft Shredded Cheese (1 of the 2-for-$6.00 deal). Use approximately 0.5 lb of Vidalia Sweet Onions from the 5-lb bag, diced and cooked with the beef.

Thursday
Meal: Stovetop Publix Sweet Italian Sausage with Sauteed Zucchini and White Mushrooms
Description: Publix Sweet Italian Sausage links are browned in a skillet and sliced, then tossed with sauteed zucchini and white mushrooms for a simple, rustic one-pan dinner full of savory flavor. The sausage renders enough fat to cook the vegetables beautifully without needing much added oil.
Sale items used: Publix Sweet Italian Sausage, Yellow Squash or Zucchini, Publix White Mushrooms
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pkg of Publix Sweet Italian Sausage (20-oz pkg, $5.99). Use 1 tray of Yellow Squash or Zucchini ($1.99 for 2-oz tray - note this is a small tray; supplement with pantry staples as needed). Use 1 pkg of Publix White Mushrooms (1 of the 2-for-$6.00 deal, $3.00).

Friday
Meal: Oven-Baked Smithfield Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Broccoli and Russet Potatoes
Description: The Smithfield Marinated Pork Tenderloin is oven-roasted until juicy and sliced into medallions, served alongside roasted broccoli florets and wedges of Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes for a well-rounded, satisfying end to the week. The marinade is already built in, so this meal requires almost no prep beyond cutting the vegetables.
Sale items used: Smithfield Marinated Pork Tenderloin, Broccoli or Cauliflower, Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 10 minutes active; 45 minutes total including roasting
Serving note: Use 1 pkg of Smithfield Marinated Pork Tenderloin ($5.99 for 19.2-23-oz pkg, feeds 4). Use 1 head of Broccoli from the 2-for-$6.00 deal ($3.00 for 1 unit). Use approximately 1.5 lbs of Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes from the 5-lb bag ($3.99 for the bag), cut into wedges and roasted on the same sheet pan.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Whole Young Chicken (1 bird, approx. 4 lbs): $5.96
- Bulk Sweet Corn (4 ears from 5-for-$5.00): $4.00
- Vidalia Sweet Onions (1 bag, 5-lb, used across Monday and Wednesday): $3.49
- Honey Bourbon Salmon Burgers (x4 units): $12.00
- Presliced Mini Fresh Ciabatta Rolls (x1 pkg): $2.99
- Green Avocados (2-for-$5.00, 1 deal of 2): $5.00
- Ground Chuck (1.25 lbs): $7.49
- Publix Tricolor Peppers (x1 pkg): $4.99
- Kraft Shredded Cheese (x1 pkg from 2-for-$6.00 deal): $3.00
- Publix Sweet Italian Sausage (x1 pkg): $5.99
- Yellow Squash or Zucchini (x1 tray): $1.99
- Publix White Mushrooms (x1 pkg from 2-for-$6.00 deal): $3.00
- Smithfield Marinated Pork Tenderloin (x1 pkg): $5.99
- Broccoli or Cauliflower (x1 unit from 2-for-$6.00 deal): $3.00
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes (x1 bag, 5-lb): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Italian seasoning
- Butter
- Aluminum foil or roasting pan