Lidl Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with Vidalia Onions
Description: Juicy chicken leg quarters are seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then roasted alongside sweet Vidalia onion wedges until golden and tender. This is a classic, comforting dinner that kids love - crispy skin, soft onions, and easy cleanup.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken leg quarters ($0.99/lb), Vidalia onions 3 lb pack ($2.69/pk)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes roasting
Serving note: Use approximately 0.75 lb of chicken leg quarters (1 large leg quarter) at roughly $0.74 for the meat portion. Use about 1/4 of the Vidalia onion pack (roughly 0.75 lb of onions) for one serving. Total roasting time is about 60 minutes - season the chicken in the morning and refrigerate uncovered so the skin dries out and crisps up better in the oven.

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Salmon Portions with Red Seedless Grapes and Cantaloupe on the Side
Description: A single salmon portion is pan-seared skin-side down in a little butter until flaky and golden, served simply with a sprinkle of salt - mild enough for kids who enjoy fish. Fresh red seedless grapes and juicy cantaloupe slices make a naturally sweet, colorful side that kids will happily snack on.
Sale items used: Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon portions skin on ($7.99/lb), Red seedless grapes ($1.29/lb), Cantaloupe 1 ct. ($1.95 each)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of salmon (one portion) at roughly $4.00 for the fish. Use approximately 0.25 lb of red seedless grapes (a small handful) at roughly $0.32. Cut 2 to 3 slices from the cantaloupe for one serving - the rest of the cantaloupe keeps well wrapped in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Salmon with Red Seedless Grapes

Wednesday
Meal: Premio Bratwurst Links with Frozen Hash Brown Patties
Description: Bratwurst links are pan-cooked until browned and juicy, served alongside crispy oven-baked frozen hash brown patties for a fun, kid-approved dinner that feels like a cookout at home. Simple ketchup or mild mustard on the side makes this a meal kids will ask for again.
Sale items used: Premio fresh bratwurst 16 oz ($1.99 each), Frozen hash brown patties 45.1 oz ($2.99 each, Save $2.30, Aug 14-16)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 bratwurst links from the 16 oz pack (roughly 1/4 of the pack) for one kid-sized serving. The remaining bratwurst links can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen. Use 2 hash brown patties from the large bag for one serving - the rest of the bag stores easily in the freezer for future meals. Note: hash brown patties are on sale August 14-16 only, so plan to shop by Saturday.

Thursday
Meal: Scrambled Egg and Milbona Cheddar Cheese Breakfast-for-Dinner with Gorton's Fish Sticks on the Side
Description: Fluffy scrambled eggs are cooked low and slow and topped with melted sharp cheddar cheese slices for a cozy, familiar breakfast-for-dinner that kids absolutely love. Gorton's fish sticks baked crispy on the side add a fun dippable element - serve with ketchup for a complete kid-friendly plate.
Sale items used: Eggland's Best grade A large eggs 12 ct. ($2.49 each, Save $1.38, Aug 14-16), Milbona extra sharp cheddar cheese slices 10 ct. ($1.67 each), Gorton's frozen fish sticks/sandwich assorted ($5.49 each, Save $1.37)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 3 eggs for one serving. Use 2 cheddar slices from the 10-count pack for one serving. Use approximately 4 to 5 fish sticks for one kid-sized serving - the rest of the box keeps in the freezer. Note: eggs are on sale August 14-16 only, so coordinate shopping with Wednesday's hash brown patty purchase.
Recipes:
- Crispy Cheesy Fish Stick Breakfast Tacos

Friday
Meal: Dulano Sausage and Vidalia Onion Sheet-Pan Dinner with Blueberries for Dessert
Description: Sliced Dulano sausage and Vidalia onion wedges are tossed with a little oil and roasted together on a sheet pan until caramelized and delicious - simple, savory, and totally kid-friendly. A bowl of fresh blueberries on the side makes a naturally sweet and fun dessert to finish the week.
Sale items used: Dulano sausage assorted varieties 5 ct. ($2.49 each, Save up to $1.00), Vidalia onions 3 lb pack (already purchased Monday), Blueberries family pack 18 oz ($3.29/pk, with Lidl Plus, Save $1.30)
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 25 minutes roasting
Serving note: Use 2 sausage links from the 5-count pack for one serving - refrigerate the remaining 3 links for use within 3 to 4 days. Use about 1/4 of the remaining Vidalia onion pack (the pack was purchased Monday and has plenty left). Use a generous handful of blueberries from the 18 oz family pack for dessert - the rest keeps refrigerated for several days.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Sausages with Potatoes

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken leg quarters (0.75 lb): $0.74
- Vidalia onions 3 lb pack (1 pack): $2.69
- Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon portions skin on (0.5 lb): $4.00
- Red seedless grapes (0.25 lb): $0.32
- Cantaloupe 1 ct. (1 cantaloupe): $1.95
- Premio fresh bratwurst 16 oz (1 pack): $1.99
- Frozen hash brown patties 45.1 oz (1 bag): $2.99
- Eggland's Best grade A large eggs 12 ct. (1 carton): $2.49
- Milbona extra sharp cheddar cheese slices 10 ct. (1 pack): $1.67
- Gorton's frozen fish sticks/sandwich assorted (1 box): $5.49
- Dulano sausage assorted varieties 5 ct. (1 pack): $2.49
- Blueberries family pack 18 oz (1 pack): $3.29

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Butter or cooking oil
- Ketchup
- Mild mustard