Lidl Kosher Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Braised Chicken Leg Quarters with Vidalia Onions and Roma Tomatoes
Description: (Meat) One chicken leg quarter is slowly braised in a savory broth with sliced Vidalia onions and chopped roma tomatoes until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender. Olive oil is used in place of any dairy to keep this meal strictly kosher meat.
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: 20 minutes active, 60 minutes total
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.75 lb of chicken leg quarters (about 1 quarter) for roughly $0.74; use about 0.25 lb roma tomatoes for about $0.65; the Vidalia onion 3 lb. pack will provide onions for multiple meals this week. Make-ahead tip: braise on Sunday evening and reheat Monday for a quicker weeknight dinner.
Recipes:
- Braised Chicken with Onions, Olives, and Prunes

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Salmon Portions with Blueberry Reduction and Plum Slices
Description: (Meat - pareve fish) A single fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon portion is pan-seared skin-on in olive oil until golden and flaky, then topped with a simple blueberry reduction made from fresh blueberries and a splash of lemon juice. Fresh plum slices served alongside add a bright, sweet contrast to the rich salmon.
Sale items used: Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon portions skin on ($7.99/lb), Blueberries family pack 18 oz. ($3.29/pk), Plums ($1.99/lb)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of salmon for about $4.00; use roughly 0.5 lb of plums (about 2 plums) for about $1.00; the blueberry family pack will provide berries for this reduction and leftover fruit for snacking through the week.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Salmon with Plum Sauce
- Salmon with Blueberry Sauce

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Chicken Leg Quarters with A Dozen Cousins Pollo Seasoning and Cantaloupe Side
Description: (Meat) One chicken leg quarter is coated in A Dozen Cousins pollo seasoning sauce and cooked in a hot skillet until the skin is crispy and the meat is cooked through, with no dairy used at any point. Fresh cantaloupe wedges served on the side provide a cool, refreshing contrast to the boldly seasoned chicken.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken leg quarters ($0.99/lb), A Dozen Cousins pollo seasoning sauce ($2.25 each), Cantaloupe 1 ct. ($1.95 each)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.75 lb of chicken leg quarters (about 1 quarter) for roughly $0.74; one 3 oz. jar of pollo seasoning sauce is the right size for a single-serving application; half the cantaloupe is plenty for one person as a side, and the rest keeps well wrapped in the fridge.

Thursday
Meal: Herb-Seasoned Boneless Chicken Breast with Sriracha Ketchup Glaze and Red Seedless Grapes
Description: (Meat) One boneless skinless chicken breast is seasoned with dried herbs and pan-seared in olive oil, then brushed with a tangy sriracha ketchup glaze in the final minutes of cooking for a sticky, flavorful finish. A small bunch of red seedless grapes served alongside adds a cool, sweet element to balance the heat of the glaze.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken breasts boneless/skinless ($3.49/lb, Aug 14-16), Huy Fong sriracha ketchup ($2.99 each), Red seedless grapes ($1.29/lb)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of boneless chicken breast for about $1.75; purchase approximately 0.5 lb of red seedless grapes for about $0.65; the sriracha ketchup bottle will last well beyond this week and counts as a flavor staple purchase kept under the $4 threshold. Thursday falls within the Aug 14-16 sale window for chicken breasts.

Friday
Meal: Scrambled Eggs with Milbona Cheddar, Roma Tomatoes, and Whole Grain Toast
Description: (Dairy) Two to three eggs are scrambled in butter and folded with shredded Milbona extra sharp cheddar and diced roma tomatoes for a satisfying, protein-rich breakfast-for-dinner. Served on toasted slices of organic whole grain seed bread, this is a fully dairy meal with no meat of any kind.
Sale items used: Eggland's Best grade A large eggs 12 ct. ($2.49 each, Aug 14-16), Milbona extra sharp cheddar cheese slices 10 ct. ($1.67 each), Organic tomatoes roma ($2.59/lb), Organic bread seed whole grain ($4.39 each)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 to 3 eggs from the 12-count carton, which will provide eggs for the week; use 2 cheddar slices from the 10-count pack; use approximately 0.25 lb of roma tomatoes for about $0.65; use 2 slices of the whole grain loaf, which will last the week for toast and sandwiches.
Recipes:
- Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes & Cheese

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken leg quarters (approx. 1.5 lbs total for Monday and Wednesday): $1.49
- Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken breasts boneless/skinless (approx. 0.5 lb for Thursday): $1.75
- Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon portions skin on (approx. 0.5 lb for Tuesday): $4.00
- Organic tomatoes roma (approx. 0.5 lb total across Monday and Friday): $1.30
- Vidalia onions 3 lb. pack (x1 pack): $2.69
- Blueberries family pack 18 oz. (x1 pack): $3.29
- Plums (approx. 0.5 lb for Tuesday): $1.00
- A Dozen Cousins pollo seasoning sauce (x1 jar): $2.25
- Cantaloupe 1 ct. (x1): $1.95
- Red seedless grapes (approx. 0.5 lb for Thursday): $0.65
- Huy Fong sriracha ketchup (x1 bottle): $2.99
- Eggland's Best grade A large eggs 12 ct. (x1 carton): $2.49
- Milbona extra sharp cheddar cheese slices 10 ct. (x1 pack): $1.67
- Organic bread seed whole grain 27 oz. (x1 loaf): $4.39

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil (for braising and searing on meat meals)
- Chicken broth or stock (for braising liquid on Monday)
- Dried herbs (thyme, rosemary, or oregano for Thursday chicken)
- Salt and black pepper
- Butter (for Friday scrambled eggs, dairy meal only)
- Lemon juice (for Tuesday blueberry reduction)
- Garlic (optional, for Monday braise and Wednesday skillet)