Giant Standard Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's plan leans on Giant's sale proteins to give you five distinct dinners without repeating the same main twice: BBQ drumsticks on Monday, a whole roasted chicken with cinnamon apples on Tuesday, skillet ground beef tacos on Wednesday, pan-seared pork chops on Thursday, and a garlic shrimp skillet to close out the week on Friday. You'll notice the salad blends, grape tomatoes, and mini cucumbers show up more than once, which keeps things fresh while making good use of a versatile buy. The whole chicken on Tuesday is a great make-ahead option since you can season it the night before, and it tends to yield tasty leftovers for lunches. Each night is built for minimal fuss, from one-pan searing to simple bake-and-serve setups, so you're not stuck doing heavy cleanup on a weeknight. Grab the listed sale items and a few pantry staples like taco seasoning, cinnamon, and fresh garlic, and you're set for the whole week.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks with Salad and Tomatoes
Description: Drumsticks are seasoned and baked until crisp-skinned and juicy, served alongside a fresh salad blend with grape tomatoes. Simple, hands-off weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Drumsticks or Leg Quarters, Giant Salad Blends, Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 2 lb drumsticks (4-5 pieces), 1 bag salad blend, 1 pack grape tomatoes, all for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
- Crispy Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks | Healthy Fitness Meals
- Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks - Little Sunny Kitchen

Tuesday
Meal: Roasted Whole Chicken with Cinnamon Apples
Description: A whole chicken is roasted until golden and tender, paired with lightly sauteed cinnamon apples for a sweet-savory contrast. A comforting classic that yields great leftovers.
Sale items used: Whole Chicken Fryer, Cosmic Crisp or Pink Lady Apples
Prep time: 75 minutes (roast the chicken while prepping other tasks; can season the night before to save time)
Serving note: 3 lb whole chicken, 2 lb apples sliced and sauteed, for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Roasted Spiced Chicken and Apples Recipe | Molly Yeh | Food Network
- Roasted Chicken With Apples - Swirls of Flavor
- Apple Cinnamon Chicken

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef Tacos with Avocado
Description: Ground beef is browned in a skillet with taco seasoning and piled into shells, topped with fresh sliced avocado. Quick, customizable, and family-friendly.
Sale items used: 73% Lean Ground Beef, Family Size, Hass Avocados
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lb ground beef, 1 pack (4 count) avocados, for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Ground Beef Taco Skillet (One-Pot Recipe) - Evolving Table
- Beef Taco Skillet • Salt & Lavender
- Taco Skillet (Ground Beef or Turkey) | Wholesome Made Easy

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Mini Cucumber Salad
Description: Pork chops are seared until browned outside and juicy inside, served with a crisp cool mini cucumber salad. Fast weeknight protein with a refreshing side.
Sale items used: St. Louis-Style Pork Ribs or Assorted Pork Chops, Giant Salad Blends, Grape Tomatoes or Mini Cucumbers
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 lb pork chops (bone-in), 1 pack mini cucumbers, for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Pork Chops - Food Faith Fitness
- Pan Seared Pork Chops (Easy Recipe) - Wholesome Yum
- Pork Schnitzel with Cucumber Salad Recipe | Molly Yeh | Food Network

Friday
Meal: Garlic Shrimp Skillet with Salad Blend
Description: Large shrimp are quickly sauteed in garlic until pink and tender, served over a simple fresh salad blend for a light finish to the week. Ready fast for a busy Friday night.
Sale items used: Large Raw EZ Peel Shrimp, Giant Salad Blends, Grape Tomatoes or Mini Cucumbers
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 2 lb shrimp, 1 bag salad blend, for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Garlic Shrimp Crispy Rice Salad - Kalejunkie
- Shrimp Salad with Romaine, Peppers, and Lemon-Garlic Dressing Recipe | SideChef
- Best Garlic Butter Shrimp Salad Recipe: Quick & Delicious

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Drumsticks or Leg Quarters (2 lb): $1.98
- Whole Chicken Fryer (3 lb): $4.47
- 73% Lean Ground Beef, Family Size (1.5 lb): $5.24
- St. Louis-Style Pork Ribs or Assorted Pork Chops (2 lb): $4.98
- Large Raw EZ Peel Shrimp (2 lb): $11.98
- Giant Salad Blends, Grape Tomatoes or Mini Cucumbers (4 items, 2 pairs): $10.00
- Hass Avocados (1 pack of 4): $5.00
- Cosmic Crisp or Pink Lady Apples (2 lb): $2.58

Pantry staples needed:
- Taco seasoning
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder
- Cinnamon
- Fresh garlic (for shrimp)
- Taco shells