Lidl Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with Roasted Roma Tomatoes and Vidalia Onions
Description: Two chicken leg quarters are seasoned and roasted until golden and juicy, surrounded by halved roma tomatoes and thick-cut Vidalia onion wedges that caramelize in the pan drippings. This simple, hearty gluten-free dinner comes together with minimal prep and fills the kitchen with incredible aroma.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken leg quarters ($0.99/lb), Organic tomatoes roma ($2.59/lb), Vidalia onions 3 lb. pack ($2.69/pk)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 2 lbs of chicken leg quarters (2 large quarters, one per person) at $0.99/lb; use about 0.75 lb of roma tomatoes and roughly one-third of the Vidalia onion pack (about 1 lb of onions). Total cook time is about 55 minutes at 400 degrees F, so place the chicken in the oven first and prep the vegetables while it starts roasting.
Recipes:
- Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with Mixed Vegetables
- Baked Chicken Leg Quarters - Budget Delicious
- Easy Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with Delicious Crispy Potatoes

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Bratwurst with Hash Brown Patties and Caramelized Vidalia Onions
Description: Two Premio bratwurst links are pan-seared until deeply browned and cooked through, then served alongside crispy frozen hash brown patties and sweet caramelized Vidalia onions. This satisfying gluten-free skillet dinner is quick to pull together on a weeknight using the remaining onions from Monday.
Sale items used: Premio fresh bratwurst 16 oz. ($1.99 each), Frozen hash brown patties 45.1 oz. ($2.99 each), Vidalia onions 3 lb. pack (already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 bratwurst links from the 16 oz. pack (roughly 4 links total in the pack, leaving extras for another use); cook 2 hash brown patties per person (4 total) from the large bag. Confirm the Premio bratwurst package label is gluten-free before purchasing, as some sausage varieties contain fillers. Caramelize the onions first over low heat for about 15 minutes, then sear the brats while the hash browns crisp in a separate pan.
Recipes:
- Pan-Fried Bratwurst Recipe | How To Cook Brats On A Stove - Melanie Cooks
- Gluten Free Hash Browns - That Girl Cooks Healthy

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Bay Scallops with Blueberry Reduction and Cantaloupe Salad
Description: Tender bay scallops are quickly seared in a hot skillet until golden, then drizzled with a simple blueberry reduction made from fresh sale blueberries, creating a sweet and savory gluten-free plate. A cool side salad of cubed cantaloupe balances the richness of the scallops beautifully.
Sale items used: Ocean Sea frozen bay scallops 16 oz. ($6.99 each), Blueberries family pack 18 oz. ($3.29/pk with Lidl Plus), Cantaloupe 1 ct. ($1.95 each)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: The 16 oz. bag of bay scallops serves 2 generously (about 8 oz. per person); thaw overnight in the refrigerator and pat very dry before searing for the best crust. Use about one-third of the blueberry pack (roughly 6 oz.) for the reduction and enjoy the remaining blueberries as a snack or with breakfast. Cut half the cantaloupe into cubes for the salad and refrigerate the rest.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Scallops in a Blueberry Agrodolce Sauce

Thursday
Meal: Skillet-Scrambled Eggs with Dulano Sausage and Roma Tomatoes
Description: Fluffy scrambled eggs are cooked in a skillet with crumbled Dulano sausage and diced fresh roma tomatoes for a quick, protein-packed gluten-free meal that works for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. The tomatoes add brightness and the sausage brings savory depth to every bite.
Sale items used: Eggland's Best grade A large eggs 12 ct. ($2.49 each, Aug 14-16), Dulano sausage assorted varieties 5 ct. 12 oz. ($2.49 each), Organic tomatoes roma (already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 3 eggs per person (6 eggs total) and 2 Dulano sausage links, sliced or crumbled, from the 5-count pack. Dice about 2 medium roma tomatoes from the remaining supply purchased Monday. Verify the Dulano sausage variety chosen is labeled gluten-free, as assorted varieties may differ.
Recipes:
- Scrambled Eggs with Sausage and Tomato - Real Greek Recipes

Friday
Meal: Oven-Baked Boneless Chicken Breasts with Plum Glaze and Red Seedless Grapes
Description: Two boneless skinless chicken breasts are baked with a naturally sweet plum glaze made from fresh sale plums, then served with a handful of chilled red seedless grapes on the side for a refreshing gluten-free finish. The plum glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven and keeps the chicken moist and flavorful.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken breasts boneless/skinless ($3.49/lb, Aug 14-16), Plums ($1.99/lb), Red seedless grapes ($1.29/lb)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of boneless chicken breasts (2 medium breasts, one per person) at $3.49/lb; buy about 0.5 lb of plums (2 to 3 plums) for the glaze and about 0.5 lb of red seedless grapes for the side. This item is on sale August 14-16 only, so shop for it by Saturday. Total cook time is about 25 to 30 minutes at 400 degrees F; make the plum glaze on the stovetop while the oven preheats to save time.
Recipes:
- Chicken Breasts with Ginger-Plum Glaze (Gluten-Free; Dairy Free) • The Heritage Cook ®
- Oven-Roasted Chicken with Grapes
- Roast Breast of Chicken With Red Wine-Blueberry Glaze

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken leg quarters (2 lbs): $1.98
- Organic tomatoes roma (0.75 lb): $1.94
- Vidalia onions 3 lb. pack (x1): $2.69
- Premio fresh bratwurst 16 oz. (x1): $1.99
- Frozen hash brown patties 45.1 oz. (x1): $2.99
- Ocean Sea frozen bay scallops 16 oz. (x1): $6.99
- Blueberries family pack 18 oz. (x1): $3.29
- Cantaloupe 1 ct. (x1): $1.95
- Eggland's Best grade A large eggs 12 ct. (x1): $2.49
- Dulano sausage assorted varieties 5 ct. 12 oz. (x1): $2.49
- Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken breasts boneless/skinless (1 lb): $3.49
- Plums (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Red seedless grapes (0.5 lb): $0.65

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or neutral cooking oil (for searing and roasting)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder and onion powder
- Dried Italian seasoning or thyme
- Butter (for scallop sear and egg scramble)
- Cornstarch (optional, to thicken blueberry reduction)
- Honey or maple syrup (to sweeten plum glaze)
- Apple cider vinegar (for plum glaze balance)