Giant Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Baked Dark Meat Chicken with Sweet Corn and Green Beans
Description: A classic, comforting dinner featuring juicy baked dark meat chicken pieces served alongside sweet buttery corn on the cob and tender green beans. Simple seasoning and familiar flavors make this a guaranteed kid-pleaser that comes together with minimal effort.
Sale items used: 8-Piece Dark Meat Chicken Fried or Baked ($6.99 each), Sweet Corn White or Yellow (10 for $2.50), Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts 12 oz. bag ($2.49 each)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use half the 8-piece pack (4 pieces) for 2 people and refrigerate the remaining 4 pieces for lunches; plan for 2 ears of corn per person (4 ears total from the 10-for-$2.50 deal); use the full 12 oz. bag of green beans. Total chicken pack is one flat unit at $6.99. Baking takes about 40 minutes, so preheat the oven early.
Tuesday
Meal: Ground Beef Pasta with Rao's Marinara Sauce
Description: A kid-favorite weeknight pasta with seasoned ground beef simmered in Rao's rich marinara sauce, tossed with your choice of pasta shape. It is hearty, saucy, and simple enough for even picky eaters to love.
Sale items used: 73% Lean Ground Beef Family Size ($3.49/lb, 3-day sale), Rao's Pasta 2 for $5.00, Rao's Pasta Sauce ($7.49)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Buy approximately 0.75 lb of ground beef for 2 people at $3.49/lb, totaling about $2.62; purchase 1 box of Rao's pasta (half of the 2-for-$5 deal, so $2.50 per box) and 1 jar of Rao's marinara at $7.49; use about half the jar and save the rest. Cook the full box of pasta and use what you need, storing leftovers for lunch.
Recipes:
- One Pot Pasta with Ground Beef & Marinara
Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Cooked Smoked Sausage with Knorr Sides and Sweet Corn
Description: Sliced smoked dinner sausage pan-cooked until golden and slightly crispy, served with a buttery Knorr side dish and sweet corn on the cob. Kids love the savory sausage flavor and the easy, familiar sides that round out this quick weeknight meal.
Sale items used: Giant Smoked or Fresh Dinner Sausage 14-16 oz. ($3.99 each), Knorr Sides 4 for $5.00, Sweet Corn White or Yellow (10 for $2.50)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: One 14-16 oz. sausage link is the right amount for 2 people; buy 1 package of Knorr Sides (priced at $1.25 per pouch as part of the 4-for-$5 deal, but you only need to buy the quantity you want - purchase 1 pouch at approximately $1.25); use 2 ears of corn from the same bag purchased Monday. Total prep is fast so this is a great midweek dinner.
Recipes:
- Smoked Sausage Green Beans and Corn (Quick and Easy Dinner)
- Smoked Sausage and Green Beans with Corn (One Pot Meal)
- Smoked Sausage, Potatoes and Corn Skillet
Thursday
Meal: Skillet-Cooked Boneless Pork Chops with Grape Tomatoes and Giant Salad Blend
Description: Tender boneless center-cut pork chops seared in a skillet until golden, served alongside fresh grape tomatoes and a crisp bagged salad with kid-friendly dressing on the side. The mild flavor of the pork chops pairs perfectly with the fresh, simple sides that kids can customize themselves.
Sale items used: Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops Family Size ($4.99/lb), Grape Tomatoes 10 oz. 2 for $5.00, Giant Salad Blends 5 oz. 2 for $5.00, Hidden Valley Ranch or Newman's Own Salad Dressing 16 oz. 2 for $7.00
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Buy approximately 1 lb of pork chops (about 2 chops) for 2 people at $4.99/lb, totaling $4.99; purchase 1 container of grape tomatoes at $2.50 (half of the 2-for-$5 deal); purchase 1 bag of salad blend at $2.50 (half of the 2-for-$5 deal); purchase 1 bottle of ranch dressing at $3.50 (half of the 2-for-$7 deal). Kids can pour their own dressing for a fun, interactive element.
Recipes:
- Skillet Pork Chops with Tomatoes
- Skillet Pork Chops with Tomato Shallot Pan Sauce
Friday
Meal: Butter-Sauteed Jumbo Shrimp with Ben's Original Ready Rice and Green Beans
Description: Plump jumbo shrimp quickly sauteed in butter until pink and tender, served over fluffy Ben's Original Ready Rice with a side of simple green beans. This feels like a special Friday treat but comes together in under 20 minutes, and kids love the mild buttery shrimp flavor.
Sale items used: Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp 21-25 ct. Farm Raised ($6.99/lb with digital coupon), Ben's Original Ready Rice 2 for $5.00, Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts 12 oz. bag ($2.49 each), Giant Butter 16 oz. ($2.99)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Buy approximately 1 lb of shrimp for 2 people at $6.99/lb with digital coupon, totaling $6.99; that yields roughly 21-25 shrimp, about 10-12 per person which is a generous serving; purchase 1 pouch of Ben's Ready Rice at $2.50 (half of the 2-for-$5 deal); use the second 12 oz. bag of green beans; use butter from the $2.99 package purchased this week. Be sure to activate the digital coupon before checkout for the shrimp discount.
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- 8-Piece Dark Meat Chicken Baked (x1 pack): $6.99
- Sweet Corn White or Yellow (4 ears from 10-for-$2.50 deal, x1 bag): $2.50
- Giant Green Beans 12 oz. bag (x2 bags, one for Monday and one for Friday): $4.98
- 73% Lean Ground Beef (0.75 lb at $3.49/lb, 3-day sale): $2.62
- Rao's Pasta (x1 box from 2-for-$5 deal): $2.50
- Rao's Pasta Sauce (x1 jar): $7.49
- Giant Smoked Dinner Sausage 14-16 oz. (x1 pack): $3.99
- Knorr Sides (x1 pouch from 4-for-$5 deal): $1.25
- Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops (1 lb at $4.99/lb): $4.99
- Grape Tomatoes 10 oz. (x1 container from 2-for-$5 deal): $2.50
- Giant Salad Blends 5 oz. (x1 bag from 2-for-$5 deal): $2.50
- Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing 16 oz. (x1 bottle from 2-for-$7 deal): $3.50
- Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp (1 lb at $6.99/lb with digital coupon): $6.99
- Ben's Original Ready Rice (x1 pouch from 2-for-$5 deal): $2.50
- Giant Butter 16 oz. (x1 pack): $2.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Olive oil or vegetable oil for searing
- Onion powder
- Italian seasoning (for pasta)
- Cooking spray
🏷️ 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.
$58.29
for 2 people · $29.14 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.