Publix Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Roasted Fall Hard Squash
Description: Four bone-in chicken thighs are baked until the skin is crisp and golden, served alongside cubes of roasted fall squash caramelized at the edges. It is a cozy, budget-friendly dinner sized for two with a little left over for lunch.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Thighs, Fall Hard Squash
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1.5 lbs chicken thighs (4 thighs) and about 1.5 lbs fall hard squash (such as butternut or acorn). Roast both at 425F for 35 to 40 minutes, seasoned with oil, salt, pepper, 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: Browned Italian sausage links are paired with green beans sauteed in plenty of garlic until crisp-tender. A quick, savory weeknight dinner for two.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Italian Sausage, Publix Green Beans
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: One package of sausage (about 1 lb, 4 links) feeds two with a link left over. Use 1 package green beans (about 12 oz) and 3 cloves garlic. Sear the sausage 12 to 15 minutes over medium heat until cooked through to 160F.
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 formed into small patties and seared in a skillet until juicy, then tucked into soft brioche buns. Crunchy coleslaw goes on the side or right on top of the sliders.
Sale items used: Publix Ground Pork, Brioche Hamburger Buns, Publix Coleslaw Mix
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb ground pork (assumed total weight) for 4 sliders, with 4 brioche buns from the pack. Toss 1 bag coleslaw mix with mayo, vinegar, salt, and pepper from the pantry. Cook patties 4 to 5 minutes per side.
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 garlic and roasted alongside wedges of russet potatoes until golden. Slice and serve for two with pan juices spooned over the top.
Sale items used: Hatfield Pork Loin Tenderloin, Publix Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: One tenderloin (about 1 to 1.25 lbs) serves two with leftovers, and one bag of russets (about 3 lbs) is plenty; use about 1.5 lbs of it. Roast at 425F for 25 to 30 minutes until pork reaches 145F, and rest 5 minutes before slicing. Start potatoes 15 minutes before the pork goes in.
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: Salmon fillets are seared skin-side down for a crisp crust and finished with a squeeze of lemon. Zucchini is sauteed in the same pan until tender and lightly browned.
Sale items used: Publix Atlantic Salmon Fillets, Yellow Squash or Zucchini
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: One package of salmon fillets (about 12 oz, 2 fillets) serves two, with 2 medium zucchini sliced into half-moons. Sear the salmon 4 to 5 minutes per side until it reaches 145F.
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 (1.5 lbs): $3.59
- Fall Hard Squash (1.5 lbs): $1.49
- Publix Pork Italian Sausage (x1 pack): $5.69
- Publix Green Beans (x1 pack, from the 2 for $5.00 deal at half price): $2.50
- Publix Ground Pork (1 lb): $3.49
- 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 pack): $8.99
- Yellow Squash or Zucchini (x1): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika
- Garlic
- Dried herbs (rosemary or thyme)
- Mayonnaise
- Vinegar
- Lemon
- Butter