Giant Gluten-Free Meal Plan
Switch dietary option for this week:
BUDGET RATIONALE
Why these meals: The four everyday nights lean on the week's best bargains: chicken leg quarters at $1.29/lb are practically unbeatable, and the 73% lean ground beef at $3.49/lb during the 3-day sale gives you a hearty skillet dinner for very little money. Pork chops at $4.99/lb and dinner sausage at $3.99 per package round out the economical nights with completely different flavor profiles - a pan-seared chop with sweet corn and a smoky sausage and pepper skillet. The Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp at $6.99/lb with the digital coupon earns Friday's premium spot: at roughly $10.49 for 1.5 lbs, it is the most affordable of the premium seafood options on this flyer and costs far less per serving than the salmon planks at $15.98, the swordfish at $14.99, or the beef short ribs at nearly $30. Produce is the real star of this week's flyer - sweet corn at 10 for $2.50, hot house peppers at 3 for $5.00, and grape tomatoes at 2 for $5.00 let you build colorful, vegetable-forward sides without adding much to the total. The pork picnic roast at $0.99/lb was skipped because its low price comes with a long bone-in braise that would push cook time well past an hour and require most of the package to be used across multiple meals, which does not suit a 5-night plan for 4 people.
5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Baked Dark Meat Chicken with Sweet Corn and Grape Tomatoes
Description: A simple, satisfying oven dinner built around the 8-piece dark meat chicken, seasoned with garlic, olive oil, and paprika and baked until the skin is golden and the meat is cooked through. Fresh sweet corn ears and halved grape tomatoes roast alongside in the same pan, soaking up the savory drippings for a bright, summery side.
Sale items used: 8-Piece Dark Meat Chicken Fried or Baked, Sweet Corn (White or Yellow), Grape Tomatoes (10 oz.)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes bake time
Serving note: 1 package of 8-piece dark meat chicken (serves 4 with 2 pieces each), 4 ears of sweet corn (from the 10 for $2.50 deal), and 1 package of grape tomatoes (10 oz.); total time is about 60 minutes, so get the chicken in the oven first before prepping the vegetables.
Recipes:
- Baked Southwest Chicken - Easy, Healthy, Gluten-Free
Tuesday
Meal: Ground Beef and Hot House Pepper Skillet over 90 Second Rice
Description: Seasoned 73% lean ground beef is browned in a skillet with sliced red, yellow, and orange hot house peppers and grape tomatoes, then simmered briefly with garlic, cumin, and a splash of broth for a bold, colorful one-pan dinner. Served over fluffy Giant 90 Second Rice, this comes together in well under 30 minutes and delivers big flavor on a tight budget.
Sale items used: 73% Lean Ground Beef (27% Fat, Family Size), Hot House Peppers (Red, Yellow or Orange), Grape Tomatoes (10 oz.), Giant 90 Second Rice (8.8 oz.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs of ground beef, 3 hot house peppers (1 package of 3 for $5.00), 1 package of grape tomatoes (10 oz.), and 2 packages of Giant 90 Second Rice (each 8.8 oz., heated separately and combined to serve 4).
Recipes:
- Ground Beef and Bell Pepper Rice Bowls (Gluten-Free)
- Mexican Ground Beef And Rice Skillet Recipe
Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops with Roasted Asparagus and Green Beans
Description: Thick boneless center-cut pork chops are seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then seared in a hot skillet with butter until golden brown and cooked through, resting to stay juicy. Asparagus spears and green beans are roasted in the oven with olive oil and a pinch of salt for a clean, simple side that keeps the meal light and naturally gluten-free.
Sale items used: Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops (Family Size), Asparagus, Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts (12 oz. bag), Giant Butter (16 oz.)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs of boneless center-cut pork chops (about 4 chops), 0.75 lb of asparagus, and 1 bag of Giant Green Beans (12 oz.); use about 1 tablespoon of butter from the 16 oz. package for searing.
Thursday
Meal: Smoked Dinner Sausage and Eggplant Skillet with Green or Yellow Squash
Description: Sliced Giant Smoked Dinner Sausage is browned in a large skillet until caramelized on the edges, then tossed with cubed eggplant and sliced green or yellow squash sauteed in olive oil with garlic and Italian seasoning for a hearty, rustic one-pan dinner. The smoky sausage flavors the vegetables as everything cooks together, making this a deeply satisfying meal with no separate sides needed.
Sale items used: Giant Smoked or Fresh Dinner Sausage (14-16 oz.), Eggplant, Green or Yellow Squash
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 packages of Giant Smoked Dinner Sausage (14-16 oz. each, sliced into rounds), 1 lb of eggplant (about 1 medium eggplant), and 1 lb of green or yellow squash (about 2 medium squash); verify the Giant Smoked Dinner Sausage label is gluten-free before purchasing.
Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter Jumbo Shrimp with Sweet Corn and Avocado
Description: Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp are peeled, seasoned with garlic, smoked paprika, and a pinch of cayenne, then cooked quickly in a hot skillet with butter until pink and slightly charred at the edges. Served alongside sweet corn cut from the cob and sliced fresh avocado, this is a festive, colorful plate that feels special without a complicated recipe.
Sale items used: Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp (21-25 ct., Farm Raised), Sweet Corn (White or Yellow), Avocados, Giant Butter (16 oz.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs of Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp (with digital coupon at $6.99/lb), 4 ears of sweet corn (from the 10 for $2.50 deal), and 2 avocados (from the 5 for $5.00 deal); use about 2 tablespoons of butter from the 16 oz. package already purchased Monday.
Recipes:
- Easy Gluten-Free Shrimp & Corn Skillet-Dairy-Free Summer Dinner
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- 8-Piece Dark Meat Chicken Fried or Baked (x1): $6.99
- Sweet Corn White or Yellow (10 ears, used 8 total across Monday and Friday): $2.50
- Grape Tomatoes (10 oz.) (x2 packages, used Monday and Tuesday): $5.00
- 73% Lean Ground Beef (27% Fat, Family Size) (1.5 lbs at $3.49/lb): $5.24
- Hot House Peppers Red, Yellow or Orange (x1 pack of 3): $5.00
- Giant 90 Second Rice (8.8 oz.) (x2 packages): $3.98
- Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops (Family Size) (1.5 lbs at $4.99/lb): $7.49
- Asparagus (0.75 lb at $3.49/lb): $2.62
- Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts (12 oz. bag) (x1): $2.49
- Giant Butter (16 oz.) (x1): $2.99
- Giant Smoked or Fresh Dinner Sausage (14-16 oz.) (x2 packages): $7.98
- Eggplant (1 lb at $1.49/lb): $1.49
- Green or Yellow Squash (1 lb at $1.99/lb): $1.99
- Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp (21-25 ct., Farm Raised) (1.5 lbs at $6.99/lb with digital coupon): $10.49
- Avocados (x2 from the 5 for $5.00 deal, priced at $1.00 each): $2.00
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika and smoked paprika
- Cumin
- Cayenne pepper
- Italian seasoning
- Chicken broth or stock (gluten-free)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- 73% Lean Ground Beef (27% Fat, Family Size): $3.49/lb (3-day sale); $4.49/lb rest of week
- Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp (21-25 ct., Farm Raised): $6.99/lb with digital coupon; $8.99/lb without
- 8-Piece Dark Meat Chicken Fried or Baked: $6.99 each
- St. Louis-Style Pork Ribs (Previously Frozen): $1.99/lb with digital coupon (with $25 purchase); $3.99/lb without
- Hebrew National Beef Franks (9.43-12 oz.): $4.99 each
- Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters (Family Size): $1.29/lb
- 80% Lean Ground Beef Patties (Family Size): $5.49/lb
- Baby Back-Style Pork Ribs (Previously Frozen): $4.99/lb
- Whole Pork Picnic Roast (Bone-In): $0.99/lb
- Taste of Inspirations Chicken Kabobs: $8.99/lb
- Taste of Inspirations Beef Kabobs: $10.99/lb
- Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops (Family Size): $4.99/lb
- Giant Smoked or Fresh Dinner Sausage (14-16 oz.): $3.99 each
- Lloyd's Barbeque Co. Shredded Chicken or Pork (16 oz.): $5.00 each
- Philly Gourmet Burgers (24-32 oz.): $10.99 each
- Hillshire Farm Snacking Trays (2.76 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Swordfish or Tuna Steak (Wild Caught): $9.99/lb
- Fresh Domestic Shrimp (Wild Caught): $2.00 off/lb
- Nature's Promise Medium Shrimp Ring (16 oz., Frozen): $10.99 each
- Salmon Fillet on a Plank (8 oz., Farm Raised): $7.99 each
- Coho Salmon (Farm Raised, Sashimi Grade): $8.99/lb
- Cajun Krab Dip: $4.99/lb
- Fresh Pork Tenderloins or Marinated Filets (Boneless): $3.99/lb
- Beef Short Ribs (Bone-In): $9.99/lb
- Perdue or Real Good Foods Frozen Cooked Chicken (20-26 oz.): $7.99 each
- Jack Daniel's Pulled Entrées (16 oz.): $7.99 each
- C.Wirthy & Co Salmon (Frozen, 10 oz.): $9.99 each
- Bob Evans Side Dishes (20-24 oz.): 2 for $8.00
- Oscar Mayer Fully Cooked Bacon (2.52 oz.): $3.49 each (when you buy 3); $4.49 each regular
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunchmeat (8-9 oz.): $2.99 each (when you buy 3); $3.99 each regular
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Rotisserie Chicken Salad: $8.99/lb
- Cantina Latina Burrito Bowl (10.5 oz.): $6.99 each
- BelGioioso Burrata (8 oz.): $5.99 each
- Boar's Head Maple Glazed Honey Coat Ham (Sliced to Order): $11.49/lb
- Giant Hot Pepper Cheese (Sliced to Order or Prepackaged): $7.99/lb
- Fried Chicken Platter (50 ct. tray, serves 25): $44.99 each
- Cookie Platter (Large, serves 35-40): $9.99 each
- Fresh-Cut Vegetable Platter (Small, serves 5-7): $14.99 each
- Chicken Nugget Platter (50 ct. tray, serves 6-8): $14.49 each
- Fresh-Cut Fruit Platter (Small, serves 8-10): $14.99 each
- Let's Twist Platter (serves 10-15): $45.99 each
- Brownie Bites Tray (Small, serves 10-21): $9.99 each
Produce on sale:
- Whole Seedless Watermelon: $3.99 each (3-day sale); $5.99 each rest of week
- Blueberries (6 oz.): 5 for $5.00
- Mangoes: 5 for $5.00
- Avocados: 5 for $5.00
- Red, Green or Black Seedless Grapes: $1.99/lb with digital coupon (with $25 purchase); $3.49/lb without
- Sweet Corn (White or Yellow): 10 for $2.50
- Giant Salad Blends (5 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Mini Cucumbers (14 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Grape Tomatoes (10 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Asparagus: $3.49/lb
- Eggplant: $1.49/lb
- Green or Yellow Squash: $1.99/lb
- Giant Tray Pack Sweet Corn (5 ct. tray): $3.99 each
- Giant Portabella Mushrooms (14 oz.): $5.49 each
- Hot House Peppers (Red, Yellow or Orange): 3 for $5.00
- Pepperidge Farm Cookies (5-8.6 oz.): 2 for $8.00
- Cantaloupe: $2.99 each
- Seedless Watermelon Halves or Quarters: $1.19/lb
- Halos Mandarins (2 lb. bag): $4.49 each
- Nature's Promise Organic Russet or Sweet Potatoes (3 lb. bag): 2 for $9.00
- Nature's Promise Organic Blueberries (1 dry pint): $4.99 each
- Nature's Promise Greenhouse Grown Salad (8 oz.): $4.99 each
- Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts (12 oz. bag): $2.49 each
- Taste of Inspirations Salad Kit or Potato Trays: 2 for $7.00
- Taste of Inspirations Wild Wonders, Campari or Angel Sweet Tomatoes (10-16 oz.): $3.49 each
- Fresh Store-Cut Fruit (Large): $5.49/lb
- Red Delicious, Golden Delicious or Gala Apples: $1.49/lb
- Golden Kiwi (1 lb. clamshell): $4.99 each
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Giant Butter (16 oz.): $2.99
- Chobani Single-Serve Yogurt (5.3 oz.): 10 for $10.00
- Kraft Shredded Cheese or Cracker Barrel Chunks (6-8 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Pete & Gerry's Grade A Organic or Pasture Raised Eggs (12 ct.): $4.99
- Chobani Flip or High Protein Yogurt (4.5-6.7 oz.): 4 for $5.00
- Bays Original English Muffins (12 oz.): 2 for $8.00
- Breakstone's Cottage Cheese (16 oz.): 2 for $6.00
- Nestlé Toll House Ready-to-Bake Cookie Dough (13.5-18 oz.): 2 for $8.00
- Silk Soy, Almond or Coconut Milk (64 fl. oz.): 2 for $7.00
- Coffee mate Creamer (28-32 fl. oz.): 2 for $8.00
- Dannon Light + Fit Greek Yogurt (21.2 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Reddi Wip (13 oz.): 2 for $9.00
- BelGioioso Burrata (8 oz.): $5.99 each
- Breakstone's Sour Cream (16 oz.): 2 for $4.00
- Cracker Barrel Cracker Cuts or Cubed Cheese (6-7 oz.): 2 for $6.00
- The Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges (5.4 oz.): 2 for $8.00
- Kraft Singles (10.7-12 oz.): $2.49 each (when you buy 3); $3.49 each regular
- Turkey Hill Drinks (1 gal. jug): $3.29
- Friendly's Ice Cream (48 fl. oz.): 2 for $6.00 with digital coupon; 2 for $7.00 without
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Ball Park Rolls or Sara Lee Bread: $2.99
- King's Hawaiian Slider, Pretzel Slider, Sub Rolls or Hamburger Buns (10-12.8 oz.): $5.49 each
- Dave's Killer Bread, Rolls, Bagels or English Muffins: $4.99
- Giant Gourmet Cookies (6 ct.): $4.99 each
- Taste of Inspirations Duo Bites (9 oz.): $5.49 each
- Taste of Inspirations Madeleines (8-9 oz.): $5.79 each
Pantry on sale:
- Campbell's Chunky Soup: 2 for $5.00
- Utz Potato Chips or Cheese Snacks (7.5-8.5 oz.): 3 FREE when you buy 2 (3-day sale); $4.49 rest of week
- Nabisco Family Size Cookies or Crackers (Oreo 19.1 oz., Chips Ahoy! 9.31-19.5 oz., Ritz 11.4 oz., Snack Crackers 12.5 oz.): $3.49 each
- Simply Orange, Cranberry, Apple or Grapefruit Juice (46-52 fl. oz.): 2 for $8.00
- Starbucks Coffee (10-12 oz. bag or 10 ct. K-Cups): $7.99
- Giant 90 Second Rice (8.8 oz.): $1.99
- Goldfish Crackers (4.8-6 oz.): $3.49
- Planters Peanuts, Cashews or Nut Duos (5-16 oz.): 2 for $7.00
- Skinny Pop Popcorn (3.9 oz.): $4.99
- M&M's Family Size (16.9-18 oz.): $10.99
- Albanese Gummi Candy (7.75-9 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Nabisco belVita Biscuits or Newtons (belVita 5-8.8 oz., Newtons 10 oz.): 2 for $7.00 when you buy 2
- Coca-Cola Mini (10/7.5 fl. oz. cans): $7.49
- Pepsi (24/12 fl. oz. cans): $12.99
- Dasani Water (24/16.9 fl. oz.): $6.29
- Tropicana Premium Drink or Hydrate (46 fl. oz.): $2.69
- Nature's Promise Crackers (8 oz.): $4.49
- Monster Energy Drinks (4/12 fl. oz. cans): $8.99
- Gold Peak (18.5 fl. oz.): 2 for $4.00 when you buy 2
- Gatorade (28 fl. oz.): 3 for $5.00
- Tazo Matcha Latte (3.5 fl. oz.): $6.69
- Deer Park or Pure Life Water: 2 for $10.00 when you buy 2
- Simply Drinks, Minute Maid Zero or Gold Peak Iced Tea (52 fl. oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Capri Sun (10 ct.): $1.99 each (when you buy 3); $2.99 each regular
- Kool-Aid Hydration (6 ct.): $1.99 each (when you buy 3); $2.99 each regular
- Classico Pasta Sauce (15-24 oz.): $1.99 each (when you buy 3); $2.99 each regular
- Heinz Tomato Ketchup (38 oz.): $3.00 each (when you buy 3); $4.00 each regular
- Kraft Miracle Whip (30 oz. jar or 19 oz. squeeze): $4.49 each (when you buy 3); $5.49 each regular
- Taco Bell Shells (4.8 oz.): $1.99 each (when you buy 3); $2.99 each regular
- Kool-Aid, Country Time or Tang (8 qt. canister): $2.99 each (when you buy 3); $3.99 each regular
- Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce (10 oz.): $3.49 each (when you buy 3); $4.49 each regular
- TGI Fridays Appetizer or Bagel Bites (10-17.4 oz.): $4.99 each (when you buy 3); $5.99 each regular
- Kraft Deluxe Mac & Cheese or Velveeta Shells & Cheese Cups (4 pack): $4.49 each (when you buy 3); $5.49 each regular
- Velveeta Mini Block (20 oz.): $4.99 each (when you buy 3); $5.99 each regular
- Maxwell House Coffee (23.1-36.8 oz. canister): $14.49 each (when you buy 3); $15.49 each regular
- Rao's Pasta Sauce: $7.49
- Rao's Pasta: 2 for $5.00
- Rao's Soup: $5.49
- Knorr Sides: 4 for $5.00
- Mott's Applesauce or GoGo SqueeZ (Mott's 12/38.4 oz., GoGo SqueeZ 12/38.4 oz. or 10/30 oz.): $7.99
- Dole Fruit Bowls (4/16-17.2 oz.): 2 for $6.00
- Starkist Chunk Light Tuna (2.6-3 oz. pouch): 3 for $4.00
- Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna (5 oz. can or 2.5 oz. pouch): 10 for $10.00
- Smucker's Uncrustables (7.2-8 oz., Frozen): $4.49
- Hunt's Snack Pack (4 ct.): 4 for $5.00
- Nabisco Variety Packs (9-20 oz.): $5.99
- Jif Peanut Butter (27.3-28 oz.): $3.99
- Utz Snack Pack (18/16.65-18 oz.): $8.99
- Oscar Mayer Basic Lunchables (2.25-4.4 oz.): 3 for $6.00
- Sticky Fingers Barbecue Sauce (15.2-16.5 oz.): $2.99
- Hidden Valley Ranch or Newman's Own Salad Dressing (16 oz.): 2 for $7.00
- French's Classic Yellow Mustard (20 oz.): $1.99
- Claussen Pickles (20-32 oz. jar): 2 for $9.00
- Reser's Deli Salads (48 oz.): $8.49 each
- Green Giant Canned Vegetables (14.5-15.25 oz.): 4 for $4.00 with digital coupon; 4 for $5.00 without
- Goodles Macaroni and Cheese (5.25-6 oz.): $3.29
- Bachan's Japanese Sauce (16-17 oz.): $8.49
- Hellmann's Mayonnaise (30 oz. jar or 20 oz. squeeze): $3.99 with digital coupon; $5.99 without
- Post Cereal (Large Size): $4.29
- Eight O'Clock Coffee (18 oz. bag): $12.99
- Pop-Tarts or Nutri-Grain, Special K or Rice Krispies Treats Bars: 2 for $5.00
- Nature Valley Soft Baked PB&J Bars: 2 for $7.00
- PAM Cooking Spray (5-6 oz.): 2 for $6.00
- Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil (15.5-16.9 fl. oz.): $7.99
- Samyang Buldak Ramen Multipack (5 ct.): $9.99
- Ben's Original Ready Rice: 2 for $5.00
- Domino Baker's Sugar (3.5 lb. tub): $4.99
- Gerber Get'ems! Squeezies (4/10 oz. box): 2 for $8.00
- Gerber Fruit Puree & Yogurt (3.5-4.23 oz. pouch): 5 for $5.00
- Gerber Puffs Snack (1.48 oz. canister): 2 for $5.00
- Gerber Get'ems! Roundos Puff Snack (2.25-5 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Betty Crocker Delights Cake Mix or Frosting: 2 for $5.00 when you buy 2
- KIND Protein Max Granola: $4.49
- KIND Breakfast Protein Bars: $4.49
- KIND Healthy Grains Clusters: $4.49
- KIND ZERO Added Sugar Granola: $4.49
Frozen on sale:
- Stouffer's Simple Dishes, Signature Classics or Lean Cuisine Protein Kicks or Comfort Cravings (Stouffer's 8.8-12.9 oz., Lean Cuisine 6-11.5 oz.): 4 for $10.00
- Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream, Bars or Waffle Cones (Ice Cream 14 fl. oz., Bars 9 fl. oz., Cones 14.8 fl. oz.): $3.29 each with digital coupon; 2 for $8.00 without
- Yasso Dipped, Yogurt Bars or Spoonables (10.6-14 fl. oz., Spoonables 14 fl. oz.): $4.49 each with digital coupon; $4.99 each without
- Blue Bunny Mini Swirls Cones (18-18.4 fl. oz.): 2 for $7.00 with digital coupon; 2 for $8.00 without
- Klondike Bars, Sandwiches or Breyers Carb Smart Bars (Klondike 16-27 fl. oz., Breyers 18 fl. oz.): 2 for $6.00 with digital coupon; 2 for $8.00 without
- MorningStar Farms Breakfast, Burgers or Entrées (5.25-12 oz.): 2 for $9.00
- Kodiak Waffles, French Toast Sticks or Flapjacks (8-15.4 oz.): $5.49
- Birds Eye Asparagus Spears, Oven Roasters, Stir Fry or Skillets (8-15 oz.): 3 for $9.00
- Popsicle Novelties (12.1-29.7 fl. oz.): $4.99
- Outshine Fruit Bars (15-18 fl. oz.): 2 for $7.00
- Rao's Entrées (8.4-9.5 oz.): 2 for $9.00
- Marie Callender's or Dolly Parton's Pies (Marie Callender's 25.6-42 oz., Dolly Parton's 21.6-32 oz.): $5.99
- Screamin' Sicilian Core or Thin & Crispy Pizza (16.35-25 oz.): $6.99
- Hot Pockets Sandwiches (17-18 oz.): $5.29
- Rao's Brick Oven Pizza (18.3-20.8 oz.): $7.99
- Luigi's Real Italian Ice (36 fl. oz.): 2 for $5.00
- C.Wirthy & Co Salmon (Frozen, 10 oz.): $9.99 each
- Next Wave Mussels (Frozen, 16 oz.): $3.99 each
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.
$68.25
for 4 people · $17.06 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Giant weekly sales flyer for the week of August 26, 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 Giant.