Lidl Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Roasted Red Peppers
Description: Juicy bone-in chicken thighs are seasoned simply and roasted until golden, served alongside sweet roasted red peppers. This is a mild, familiar comfort meal that kids love because of the crispy skin and tender meat.
Sale items used: BUTCHER'S SPECIALTY fresh chicken bone-in thighs, red bell peppers
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.75 lb chicken thighs (1-2 pieces) and half a pack of red bell peppers, sliced and roasted alongside.
Recipes:
- Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs with Sweet Peppers
- Roasted Chicken Thighs with Peppers & Potatoes Recipe
- Oven Baked Chicken Thighs (With Crispy Skin!)
Tuesday
Meal: Ground Chicken Sliders with Melted Baby Swiss
Description: Small, juicy ground chicken sliders are pan-fried and topped with melted baby swiss cheese for a fun, kid-friendly burger night. Serve on a small bun or bread for a simple handheld meal.
Sale items used: BUTCHER'S SPECIALTY fresh ground chicken, MILBONA baby swiss cheese slices
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1/3 lb (5 oz) ground chicken formed into 2 small sliders, topped with 1 slice of baby swiss cheese.
Recipes:
- Swiss Chicken Sliders Recipe
- Chicken Sliders Recipe (game day appetizer)
- Chicken and Swiss Sliders
Wednesday
Meal: Classic Beef Frankfurters with Mustard
Description: A classic, simple beef frankfurter is boiled or grilled and served with a swipe of mild mustard, a nostalgic and easy favorite for kids. Pair with a soft bun for the full hot dog experience.
Sale items used: SABRETT natural casing beef frankfurters
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 frankfurter from the pack; refrigerate remaining franks for future meals.
Recipes:
- Frankfurter Sausages (The Original German Hot Dog)
Thursday
Meal: German Sausage with Buttered Spaetzle and Sauerkraut
Description: A hearty German-style sausage is pan-seared and served with buttery spaetzle and a small portion of mild sauerkraut. Kept simple and mild so kids enjoy the soft noodles and savory sausage flavor.
Sale items used: WURSTKÖNIG German frank sausage, ALPENFEST spaetzle German egg pasta, ALPENFEST white wine sauerkraut
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 sausage link, about 1 cup cooked spaetzle (from the package), and 2-3 tablespoons sauerkraut, kept light for a kid-friendly portion.
Recipes:
- SAUERKRAUT SPAETZLE WITH GERMAN SAUSAGES Recipe
- Spaetzle and Sausage - German Pasta with Sausage Recipe
- German Spaetzle
Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak with Sauteed Mushrooms
Description: A tender ribeye steak is pan-seared to a mild doneness and served with buttery sauteed mushrooms for a special, simple dinner. Cut into small bite-sized pieces to make it easy and fun for a child to enjoy.
Sale items used: BUTCHER'S SPECIALTY fresh grass-fed ribeye steak, organic whole baby bella mushrooms
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 ribeye steak portion (about 6-7 oz pack) and a small handful of sliced mushrooms sauteed in butter.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Steak Recipe with Mushroom and Butter
- Pan Seared Ribeye Steak with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
- Ribeye Steak Topped with Sauteed Mushrooms
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- BUTCHER'S SPECIALTY fresh chicken bone-in thighs (0.75 lb): $0.74
- red bell peppers (1 pack): $2.49
- BUTCHER'S SPECIALTY fresh ground chicken (1 each): $2.79
- MILBONA baby swiss cheese slices (1 pack): $1.99
- SABRETT natural beef frankfurters (1 pack): $5.99
- WURSTKÖNIG German frank sausage (1 each): $2.99
- ALPENFEST spaetzle German egg pasta (1 pack): $1.99
- ALPENFEST white wine sauerkraut (1 pack): $1.99
- BUTCHER'S SPECIALTY fresh grass-fed ribeye steak (1 pack): $6.49
- organic whole baby bella mushrooms (1 pack): $1.79
Pantry staples needed:
- Mustard
- Butter
- Cooking oil
- Salt and pepper
- Small buns or bread rolls
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- BUTCHER'S SPECIALTY fresh beef skirt steak: $8.99 each
- BUTCHER'S SPECIALTY fresh ground chicken: $2.79 each
- BUTCHER'S SPECIALTY fresh boneless beef top round London broil: $5.99/lb
- BUTCHER'S SPECIALTY fresh chicken bone-in thighs, family size: $0.99/lb
- FISH MARKET fresh skinless tilapia fillets: $5.99/lb
- OCEAN SEA frozen wild caught headless shrimp: $8.99 each
- OCEAN SEA frozen bay scallops: $5.99 each
- SALADS OF THE SEA crab salad: $3.99 each
- SABRETT natural casing beef frankfurters: $5.99 each
- WURSTKÖNIG German frank sausage: $2.99 each
- BUTCHER'S SPECIALTY fresh grass-fed ribeye steak: $6.49/pk
Produce on sale:
- Honeycrisp apple: $1.79/lb
- red seedless grapes: $0.99/lb
- jumbo blueberries: $3.49/pk
- red bell peppers: $2.49/pk
- gold kiwis: $3.59/pk
- organic whole baby bella mushrooms: $1.79/pk
- CARA CARA oranges: $2.99 each
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- organic soymilk, original: $2.49 each
- HILLANDALE FARMS cage free grade A medium brown eggs: $2.49 each
- MILBONA baby swiss cheese slices: $1.99 each
- heavy whipping cream: $3.49 each
- cream cheese spread: $1.00 each (when you buy 2)
- MILBONA shredded cheese, family size: $4.99 each
- LIDL PREFERRED SELECTION Bavarian cheese slices: $2.99 each
Bakery and bread on sale:
- blueberry muffin: $1.59 each
- apple turnover: $0.99 each
- German pretzel: $0.79 each
- ALPENFEST bread dumplings: $1.50 each (when you buy 2)
Pantry on sale:
- FROOT LOOPS / FROSTED FLAKES cereal, family size: $3.49 each
- high protein instant oatmeal: $1.79 each
- POST HONEY BUNCHES OF OATS: $3.47 each
- fruit and grain cereal bar: $1.79 each
- baked fiber bars, chocolate fudge brownie flavored: $1.79 each
- CHEWY protein granola bars, dark chocolate & peanut butter: $1.99 each
- CHOLULA hot sauce, original: $2.99 each
- concord grape jelly: $1.79 each
- CHEWY dipped granola bars, chocolate chip: $1.49 each
- organic wildflower honey: $2.99 each
- KRUSTEAZ pancake mix, family size: $5.99 each
- KRUSTEAZ cinnamon swirl crumb cake & muffin mix: $3.38 each
- SENSIBLE PORTIONS Garden Veggie Straws: $5.99 each
- ALESTO sweetened dried mango: $4.99 each
- KIND healthy grain energy bars: $3.99 each
- ALESTO unsalted roasted deluxe mixed nuts: $9.99 each
- TOWN HOUSE original crackers: $3.97 each
- mini bear grahams snack packs: $2.99 each
- SNACK DAY potato chips, variety pack: $4.99 each
- GOYA Louisiana style jambalaya mix: $2.32 each
- RAGU chunky garden combination sauce: $3.74 each
- SWANSON bone broth chicken sippers: $2.49 each
- SKINNY-DIPPED almonds: $4.99 each
- JUS ROL puff pastry: $3.87 each
- PILLSBURY snickerdoodle cookie dough: $3.86 each
- SNACK DAY caramel popcorn: $1.79 each
- REESE'S OREO peanut butter cup snack size candy bar pouch: $3.97 each
- PILLSBURY CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH soft baked cookies: $5.58 each
- apple pie granola: $3.49 each
- whipped dairy topping: $3.29 each
- INTERNATIONAL DELIGHT coffee creamer, pumpkin pie spice: $4.99 each
- JIMMY'S COOKIES pumpkin white chocolate cookies: $3.99 each
- TWO-BITE ORIGINAL pumpkin spice cupcakes: $3.89 each
- TWO-BITE pumpkin spice bites: $6.99 each
- SOLEVITA organic autumn harvest kombucha: $2.29 each
- GELATELLI maple leaf ice cream sandwiches: $3.99 each
- ALPENFEST candied honey roasted nuts: $2.99 each
- ALPENFEST herbal tea pyramid tea bags: $1.99 each
- ALPENFEST fruit spread: $3.49 each
- ALPENFEST fondue: $4.99 each
- ALPENFEST Oktoberfest gummy candy: $5.99 each
- ALPENFEST Mozart pralines: $3.99 each
- spicy brown mustard: $1.49 each
- ALPENFEST white wine sauerkraut: $1.99 each
- ALPENFEST spaetzle German egg pasta: $1.99 each
- HERSHEY'S Halloween chocolate miniatures assortment: $12.99 each
- MARS fun size chocolate pumpkin bag: $24.99 each
- MARS mad scientist variety candy bag: $7.99 each
- MOTHER'S COOKIES Halloween eerie critters cookies: $10.99 each
- PRINGLES Halloween original snack stacks: $12.99 each
- KELLOGG'S Halloween Wednesday/Thing cereal: $3.54 each
Frozen on sale:
- frozen French toast sticks: $2.00 each (when you buy 2)
- frozen waffles: $1.49 each
- frozen sausage links, original: $5.99 each
- JIMMY DEAN frozen chicken honey biscuit: $6.82 each
- STOUFFER'S frozen lasagna with meat sauce, family size: $10.99 each
- TRATTORIA ALFREDO frozen cheese stuffed crust pizza: $4.99 each
- boneless country style pork ribs with barbecue sauce: $4.99 each
- frozen crispy breaded chicken nuggets, family size: $7.99 each
- O'SOLE MIO farfalle meal kit: $9.99 each
- KEVIN'S Hawaiian chicken: $7.99 each
- MRS. T'S frozen pierogies, classic cheddar: $2.96 each
- OCEAN SEA frozen spicy shrimp fried rice: $3.49 each
- PEAK HARVEST organic frozen vegetables: $1.25 each (when you buy 4)
- DIGIORNO frozen rising crust pizza, pepperoni: $5.97 each
- TRATTORIA ALFREDO frozen rising crust pepperoni pizza: $4.59 each
- ALPENFEST frozen crumble tart: $7.99 each
- ALPENFEST frozen German cheesecake: $5.99 each
- TOBLERONE frozen Almondy chocolate cake: $6.99 each
- PEAK HARVEST frozen blueberries: $4.99 each
- frozen crispy chicken strips: $4.99 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.
$29.25
for 1 person · $29.25 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Lidl weekly sales flyer for the week of September 16, 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 Lidl.