Publix Standard Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Russet Potatoes and Sweet Corn
Description: Juicy chicken drumsticks are seasoned and oven-baked until golden and crispy, paired with wedges of roasted russet potato and a fresh ear of sweet corn. This is a satisfying, budget-friendly plate that delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Drumsticks ($1.99/lb), Russet Potatoes ($0.99/lb), Bulk Sweet Corn ($0.60/ear from 5 for $3.00)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes oven time
Serving note: Use 2 drumsticks (approximately 0.5 lb); 1 medium russet potato (approximately 0.5 lb); 1 ear of sweet corn. Total cook time is about 60 minutes - season and prep the potatoes first so everything finishes together.
Recipes:
- Oven Baked Chicken Legs with Potatoes
Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Chops with Sautéed Baby Bella Mushrooms and Broccoli
Description: A single bone-in pork loin chop is seared in a hot skillet until golden, then rested while sliced baby bella mushrooms are sautéed in the same pan for a rich, savory finish. Steamed broccoli rounds out the plate with color and nutrition.
Sale items used: Publix Assorted Pork Loin Chops ($3.99/lb), GreenWise Organic Baby Bella Mushrooms (2 for $5.00), Broccoli or Cauliflower (2 for $6.00)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pork loin chop (approximately 0.5 lb, roughly $2.00 worth); use half the 8-oz mushroom package (save the rest for another use); use half a head of broccoli from the 2-for-$6.00 deal.
Wednesday
Meal: Herb-Roasted Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast with Beefsteak Tomatoes and Cauliflower
Description: A single boneless skinless chicken breast is coated in olive oil and dried herbs, then roasted until juicy and golden. It is served alongside roasted cauliflower florets and thick slices of fresh beefsteak tomato seasoned with salt and pepper.
Sale items used: Publix Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (BOGO, save up to $5.39/lb), Beefsteak Tomatoes ($1.99/lb), Broccoli or Cauliflower (2 for $6.00)
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 30 minutes oven time
Serving note: Use 1 chicken breast (approximately 0.5 lb); the BOGO deal applies to a 4-lb or more package - freeze the remaining portions for later in the week or future meals. Use 1 medium beefsteak tomato (approximately 0.5 lb); use half a head of cauliflower from the same 2-for-$6.00 bunch purchased Tuesday.
Recipes:
- One-Pan Roast Chicken with Cauliflower and Tomatoes
Thursday
Meal: Skillet-Cooked Hormel Marinated Pork Loin Tenderloin with Roasted Carrots and Russet Potatoes
Description: Slices of Hormel marinated pork tenderloin are seared in a skillet until caramelized and cooked through, delivering bold flavor with no extra seasoning needed. Roasted baby carrots and cubed russet potato make this a hearty, complete meal for one.
Sale items used: Hormel Marinated Pork Loin Tenderloin (2 for $12.00), Publix Baby Cut Carrots ($1.29/lb bag), Russet Potatoes ($0.99/lb)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 25 minutes cook time
Serving note: The 2-for-$12.00 deal requires buying 2 packages - use roughly one-third of one package tonight (approximately 6 oz) and refrigerate or freeze the rest for future meals. Use about one-third of the 1-lb carrot bag; use 1 small russet potato (approximately 0.4 lb).
Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Tilapia Fillets with Sweet Corn and Beefsteak Tomato Salad
Description: Fresh tilapia fillets are seasoned simply and seared in a hot skillet until flaky and lightly golden, making a light and satisfying end to the week. They are served with a bright side salad of diced beefsteak tomato and a fresh ear of sweet corn cut off the cob.
Sale items used: Tilapia Fillets ($7.99/lb), Bulk Sweet Corn ($0.60/ear from 5 for $3.00), Beefsteak Tomatoes ($1.99/lb)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 tilapia fillet (approximately 0.5 lb, roughly $4.00 worth); 1 ear of sweet corn; 1 medium beefsteak tomato (approximately 0.5 lb, roughly $1.00 worth).
Recipes:
- Seared Tilapia with Corn and Cherry Tomato Salad
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Publix Chicken Drumsticks (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Russet Potatoes (0.9 lb total, used Monday and Thursday): $0.89
- Bulk Sweet Corn (x2 ears from 5 for $3.00 deal): $1.20
- Publix Assorted Pork Loin Chops (0.5 lb): $2.00
- GreenWise Organic Baby Bella Mushrooms (x1 package from 2 for $5.00): $2.50
- Broccoli or Cauliflower (x1 bunch from 2 for $6.00): $3.00
- Publix Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (4-lb pkg BOGO): $10.78
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (1.0 lb total, used Wednesday and Friday): $1.99
- Hormel Marinated Pork Loin Tenderloin (2 for $12.00, both required): $12.00
- Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1-lb bag): $1.29
- Tilapia Fillets (0.5 lb): $4.00
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Dried Italian herbs or thyme and rosemary
- Salt and pepper
- Butter (for sauteing mushrooms)
- Paprika (for drumsticks)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Publix Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (4-lb or more pkg): BOGO, save up to $5.39/lb
- Lean Ground Beef (7% fat, 3-lb or more pkg): $8.99/lb
- GreenWise Angus Eye Round Roast: $10.99/lb
- GreenWise Pork Loin Back Ribs: $7.49/lb
- GreenWise Lamb Shoulder Blade Chops: $9.49/lb
- Salmon Select Cuts (5.5 oz each): $6.99 each
- GreenWise Ground Chuck: $8.99/lb
- White Shrimp (colossal, previously frozen): $9.99/lb
- Tilapia Fillets (fresh): $7.99/lb
- GreenWise Keta Salmon Fillets (wild): $10.99/lb
- Publix Chicken Drumsticks (4-lb or more pkg): $1.99/lb
- Hormel Marinated Pork Loin Tenderloin (18.4 or 24-oz pkg): 2 for $12.00
- Publix Assorted Pork Loin Chops (8 chops per pkg): $3.99/lb
- Publix Pork Boston Butt Roast (bone-in): $2.99/lb
- Publix Chicken Cordon Bleu: $8.99/lb
- Skirt Steak (Publix Beef, USDA-Inspected): $23.99/lb
- Boneless Chuck Roast (Publix USDA Choice Beef): $8.99/lb
- GreenWise Angus New York Strip Steak (boneless, USDA Choice): $20.99/lb
- Boneless Top Sirloin Steak (Publix USDA Choice Beef): $10.99/lb
- Demakes Bros. Chicken Breast Skewers (16-oz pkg): $8.99
- Publix 73% Lean Ground Beef Roll (3-lb roll): $16.99
Deli and prepared on sale:
- GreenWise Popcorn (7-oz bag): $2.49
- Publix Pistachio Pudding (Grab and Go Deli): $2.99/lb
- Publix Pistachio-Crusted Cod Meal for One with Creamed Spinach (12-oz pkg): $9.99
- Publix Pistachio Flavored Yogurt Parfait: $3.99 each
- Publix Buffalo chicken Tender Sub: $8.99 each
- Publix Cuban Sandwich (Grab and Go, each): $3.99
- Publix Southern Cobb Salad (16-oz pkg, Grab and Go): $7.49
- Publix Banana Pudding: $2.99/lb
- Publix Sweet Chili Boneless Wings (10-piece, fried): $8.79/lb
- Boar's Head Everroast Chicken Breast (sliced fresh in Deli): $11.99/lb
- Publix Smoked Tavern Ham (sliced fresh in Deli): $7.99/lb
- Publix Chicken Pot Pie (22-oz pkg, Grab and Go): $7.49
- Publix Meal for One (12 or 13-oz pkg): $6.99
- Publix Salmon Meal for One (12-oz pkg): $7.99
- Publix Savory Umami Seasoned Broccoli and Zucchini (19-oz bag): $5.99
- Publix Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cutlets, Cilantro-Lime-Marinated (1.5-lb each pkg): $8.49
- Demakes Bros. Chicken Breast Skewers (16-oz pkg): $8.99
- Publix Fruit Salad (small, medium, or large size cont.): $3.99/lb
- Publix Cantaloupe Chunks (small or medium size cont.): $3.49/lb
- Watermelon Feta Salad (small or regular size cont.): $3.49/lb
- Sweet Heat Summer Fruit Salad (each cont.): $2.99
Produce on sale:
- GreenWise Organic Baby Bella Mushrooms (8-oz pkg, sliced): 2 for $5.00
- GreenWise Organic Gala Apples (2-lb bag): $4.99
- GreenWise Organic Red or White Seedless Grapes: $3.49/lb
- GreenWise Popcorn (7-oz bag, Deli): $2.49
- Tree-Ripened Peaches or Nectarines (California-grown): $2.99/lb
- Red or Black Plums (California-grown): $2.99/lb
- Cantaloupe or Sugar Kiss Melon: $3.99 each
- Mango: 2 for $4.00
- Strawberries (16-oz pkg): 3 for $10.00
- Red or White Seedless Grapes (California-grown): $2.99/lb
- Beefsteak Tomatoes: $1.99/lb
- Russet Potatoes: $0.99/lb
- Broccoli or Cauliflower (each bunch): 2 for $6.00
- Bulk Sweet Corn (extra large): 5 for $3.00
- Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1-lb bag): $1.29
- Cleveland Kitchen Pickle Chips (16-oz cont.): BOGO, save up to $5.99
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Clio Greek Yogurt Bar (7.05-oz box): 2 for $8.00
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread (7.5 or 8-oz tub): 2 for $8.00
- Lactaid Lactose Free Milk (52 or 64-oz ctn): 2 for $8.00
- Belgioioso Fresh Mozzarella Cheese (16-oz pkg): $6.99
- Publix Shredded Cheese or Chunk or Slices (16-oz pkg): 2 for $11.00
- GreenWise Organic Pitted Kalamata Olives (6-oz jar): 2 for $8.00
- Nellie's Free Range Eggs (large, 12-ct): $3.99
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Sourdough Round Bread or Five Grain (16-oz pkg, Publix Bakery): $4.19
- Soft Sweet Hoagie Rolls (4-ct, 10-oz pkg, Publix Bakery): $3.99
- Cannoli (2-ct, 5-oz pkg, Publix Bakery): $3.49
- Mini Assorted Pastries (5-ct, 5-oz pkg, Publix Bakery): $3.99
- GreenWise Dessert Cakes (9.2 to 10.6-oz pkg): $6.29
- Brioche Donuts, 4-Count (12 or 18-oz pkg): $5.49
- Strawberry Dulce de Leche Cake (49-oz pkg, Publix Bakery): $21.99
- Pistachio Shortbread Cookies or Cranberry Orange (10-ct, 10-oz pkg, Publix Bakery): $4.99
- Lemon Sliced Loaf Cake (14.1-oz pkg, Publix Bakery): $5.99
- Bimbo White Bread (medium, 20-oz bag): $1.99
Pantry on sale:
- GreenWise Organic Old Fashioned Oats (18-oz cnstr): $3.29
- GreenWise Organic Beans (low sodium, 15-oz can): 10 for $10.00
- Nestlé Toll House Morsels (9 to 12-oz bag): 2 for $10.00
- Bush's Best Beans (15 to 16-oz can): 4 for $5.00
- Nissin Top Ramen Bowl or Original Chow Mein Noodles, Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy Noodles, or Cup Noodles (2.54 to 4-oz pkg): 10 for $10.00
- Chock Full O'Nuts Ground Coffee (23 to 26-oz can): $12.99
- Ocean Spray Juice Cocktail or Juice, Juice Drink, or 100% Juice Blend (101.4-oz bot): $4.49
Frozen on sale:
- Publix Frozen Yogurt or Ice Cream (half-gal ctn): 2 for $10.00
- Checkers Rally's Fries or Arby's or Nathan's Famous Fries or Onion Rings (16 to 28-oz pkg): 2 for $8.00
- P.F. Chang's Home Menu Entrées (18 to 22-oz) or Bertolli Skillet Meals (22-oz bag): $6.99
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
$40.65
for 1 person · $40.65 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Publix weekly sales flyer for the week of August 12, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Publix.