Publix Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Roasted Fall Hard Squash
Description: Two bone-in chicken thighs are baked until the skin is crisp and juicy, alongside cubed hard squash roasted until caramelized. A simple single-plate dinner with plenty of flavor and little cleanup.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Thighs, Fall Hard Squash
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.75 lb chicken thighs (2 thighs) and about 1 lb squash (assumed total weight, 1 lb, cubed or halved with seeds removed). Bake at 425F for 40-45 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Recipes:
- Balsamic Roasted Chicken Thighs with Acorn Squash and Sage Recipe
- Sweet & Spicy Chicken with Butternut Squash
- Autumn Roasted Chicken and Butternut Squash Skillet

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Italian Sausage with Garlicky Green Beans
Description: Italian sausage links are browned in a skillet until cooked through and snappy. Green beans are sauteed in the same pan with plenty of garlic for an easy one-pan meal.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Italian Sausage, Publix Green Beans
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Cook 2 links from the package (about 0.5 lb) and use about half of the green bean bag (roughly 6 oz). Freeze the remaining sausage links for another meal. Save the remaining green beans for Friday or a side later in the week.
Recipes:
- Green Beans with Sausage and Fennel Recipe
- Sheet Pan Sausage, Green Bean, and Potato Dinner
- Sheet Pan Sausage, Green Beans, and Potatoes

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Pork Sliders on Brioche Hamburger Buns with Coleslaw
Description: Seasoned ground pork is shaped into two small patties and seared in a skillet until browned and juicy. They are served on toasted brioche buns with a quick Dijon-dressed coleslaw on the side.
Sale items used: Publix Ground Pork, Brioche Hamburger Buns, Publix Coleslaw Mix, Publix Dijon Mustard
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb ground pork (two 4 oz patties) and 2 buns from the pack of buns. Use about 1 cup of coleslaw mix tossed with Dijon, a splash of vinegar, and a pinch of sugar. Freeze the remaining buns and refrigerate leftover slaw mix for up to 3 days.
Recipes:
- Easy Pulled Pork Sliders
- BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders with Apple Coleslaw
- BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

Thursday
Meal: Roasted Pork Loin Tenderloin with Russet Potatoes
Description: A pork tenderloin is rubbed with herbs and roasted until just blushing pink in the center, with russet potato wedges roasting alongside. Slice a portion for tonight and save the rest for easy leftovers.
Sale items used: Hatfield Pork Loin Tenderloin, Publix Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: A tenderloin package is about 1 lb; eat about 5 oz tonight and refrigerate the rest for sandwiches or salads within 3 days. Use 1 medium russet (about 8 oz) from the bag, cut into wedges. Roast at 425F for 25-30 minutes until pork reaches 145F.
Recipes:
- Roast Pork Loin and Potatoes Recipe
- Easy Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Potatoes
- Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Potatoes

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon Fillets with Zucchini
Description: A salmon fillet is seared skin-side down until crisp and flaky. Zucchini slices are sauteed in the same pan until tender and lightly golden.
Sale items used: Publix Atlantic Salmon Fillets, Yellow Squash or Zucchini
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 salmon fillet package (assumed about 6 oz, a single portion) and 1 medium zucchini (about 8 oz). Finish with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Recipes:
- Seared Salmon and Zucchini over Shallot Rice with an Herb Drizzle
- One Pan Lemon Herb Salmon and Zucchini
- Pan Fried Salmon with Zucchini & Tomatoes Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Chicken Thighs (0.75 lb): $1.79
- Fall Hard Squash (1 lb): $0.99
- Publix Pork Italian Sausage (x1 pack): $5.69
- Publix Green Beans (x2 pack deal): $5.00
- Publix Ground Pork (0.5 lb): $1.75
- Brioche Hamburger Buns (x1 pack): $3.49
- Publix Coleslaw Mix (x1 bag): $1.49
- Hatfield Pork Loin Tenderloin (x1): $5.99
- Publix Russet Potatoes (x1 bag): $3.99
- Publix Atlantic Salmon Fillets (x1): $8.99
- Yellow Squash or Zucchini (x1): $3.99
- Publix Dijon Mustard (x1 jar): $1.79

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic (fresh or powder), paprika, dried Italian herbs, butter, white vinegar, sugar, lemon