Lidl Kosher Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: Chicken leg quarters at $0.99/lb are one of the best deals you will find anywhere, and they anchor two nights this week at a combined cost of under $4 for all four people. Boneless skinless chicken breasts at $3.49/lb (a strong sale price, available Thursday and Friday August 14-16) give you a second economical protein for another night. The salmon portions at $7.99/lb are the single premium night, and at roughly $4.00 per serving they are actually the most affordable of the three salmon options on this flyer, making them the smartest pick if you want a fish night. The grass-fed beef strip steaks at $6.99 each would cost nearly $28 for four people and the smoked salmon and frozen Norwegian salmon would each run over $20, so all three are skipped in favor of keeping the week affordable. Vidalia onions, organic roma tomatoes, and the A Dozen Cousins pollo seasoning sauce round out the flavor without adding much cost, and the egg-based dairy night fills the fifth slot at a very low price point.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Braised Chicken Leg Quarters with Vidalia Onions and Roma Tomatoes
Description: (Meat) Chicken leg quarters are seared in a skillet until the skin is golden, then braised low and slow in a savory bath of crushed roma tomatoes, sliced Vidalia onions, garlic, and olive oil until the meat is fully cooked through and the sauce is thick and fragrant. Serve over rice or with crusty bread to soak up the pan juices.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken leg quarters, organic tomatoes roma, Vidalia onions (3 lb.)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 40 minutes braising (60 minutes total)
Serving note: Buy 2 lbs of chicken leg quarters (roughly 2 large quarters, halved if needed, one piece per person). Use 0.75 lb roma tomatoes and half the 3 lb bag of Vidalia onions. Total time is right at 60 minutes; if you want to get ahead, the braise can be started 30 minutes early and held on very low heat.
Recipes:
- Braised Chicken with Onions, Olives, and Prunes

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Salmon Portions with Blueberry Reduction and Plum Slices
Description: (Meat - pareve fish) Skin-on salmon portions are seasoned with salt, pepper, and a pinch of paprika, then pan-seared over medium-high heat until the skin is crisp and the flesh is just cooked through. A quick pan sauce made with fresh blueberries, a splash of apple juice, and a touch of honey creates a sweet-tart glaze, served alongside sliced fresh plums.
Sale items used: Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon portions skin on, Blueberries family pack (18 oz), Plums, Solevita 100% apple juice (64 fl. oz)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Buy 2 lbs of salmon portions (approximately 4 portions at 0.5 lb each). Buy 0.5 lb of plums (2 to 3 plums, sliced). Use one 18 oz pack of blueberries (about half for the sauce, half served fresh alongside). One 64 fl. oz bottle of apple juice is purchased; use a small splash (about 2 tablespoons) for the sauce and enjoy the rest as a drink during 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) Chicken leg quarters are rubbed generously with A Dozen Cousins pollo seasoning sauce, then cooked in a covered skillet over medium heat, turning once, until cooked through with a lightly caramelized exterior from the seasoning paste. Fresh cantaloupe wedges served on the side add a cooling, sweet contrast to the savory spiced chicken.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken leg quarters, A Dozen Cousins pollo seasoning sauce assorted varieties (3 oz), Cantaloupe 1 ct.
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Buy 2 lbs of chicken leg quarters for 4 people. Use one 3 oz jar of A Dozen Cousins pollo seasoning sauce as the rub and braising liquid. Serve one whole cantaloupe cut into wedges, divided among 4 plates.

Thursday
Meal: Herb-Seasoned Boneless Chicken Breast with Sriracha Ketchup Glaze and Red Seedless Grapes
Description: (Meat) Boneless skinless chicken breasts are pounded to even thickness, seasoned with garlic powder, cumin, and black pepper, then pan-cooked over medium heat until golden and cooked through. A light brush of Huy Fong sriracha ketchup in the final two minutes of cooking gives each breast a tangy, mildly spicy glaze; serve with a bunch of red seedless grapes on the side for a fresh finish.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken breasts with rib meat boneless/skinless, Huy Fong sriracha ketchup (20 oz), Red seedless grapes
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Buy 2 lbs of boneless skinless chicken breasts (available at the sale price August 14-16, so shop Thursday). Buy 1 lb of red seedless grapes. Use 3 to 4 tablespoons of sriracha ketchup as a finishing glaze; the rest of the bottle keeps in the pantry.

Friday
Meal: Scrambled Eggs with Milbona Cheddar, Roma Tomatoes, and Whole Grain Toast
Description: (Dairy) A generous Friday-night egg scramble uses a full dozen Eggland's Best eggs beaten with a splash of Califia Farms almond milk, folded over medium-low heat until soft and creamy, then topped with Milbona extra sharp cheddar slices melted in at the last moment. Diced roma tomatoes stirred in just before serving add brightness and freshness, and thick slices of organic seed whole grain bread toasted alongside make it a satisfying, complete meal.
Sale items used: Eggland's Best grade A large eggs 12 ct., Milbona extra sharp cheddar cheese slices 10 ct. (8 oz), organic tomatoes roma, Califia Farms almond milk assorted varieties (48 fl. oz), Organic bread seed whole grain (27 oz)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use one full 12-count carton of eggs for 4 people (3 eggs per person). Use 4 to 5 slices of cheddar from the 10-count pack. Use 0.5 lb of roma tomatoes, diced. Use a splash (about 3 tablespoons) of almond milk in the egg mixture. Slice and toast 4 thick slices of the whole grain loaf. Available at the sale price August 14-16, so shop Thursday or Friday morning.
Recipes:
- Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes & Cheese

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken leg quarters (4 lbs total, 2 lbs Monday and 2 lbs Wednesday): $3.96
- Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon portions, skin on (2 lbs): $15.98
- Organic tomatoes roma (1.25 lbs total, 0.75 lb Monday and 0.5 lb Friday): $3.24
- Vidalia onions (3 lb.): $2.69
- Blueberries, family pack (18 oz): $3.29
- Plums (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Solevita 100% apple juice (64 fl. oz): $1.67
- A Dozen Cousins pollo seasoning sauce, assorted varieties (3 oz): $2.25
- Cantaloupe, 1 ct.: $1.95
- Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken breasts with rib meat, boneless/skinless (2 lbs): $6.98
- Huy Fong sriracha ketchup (20 oz): $2.99
- Red seedless grapes (1 lb): $1.29
- Eggland's Best grade A large eggs, 12 ct.: $2.49
- Milbona extra sharp cheddar cheese slices, 10 ct. (8 oz): $1.67
- Califia Farms almond milk, assorted varieties (48 fl. oz): $2.99
- Organic bread, seed whole grain (27 oz): $4.39

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil (for searing and braising Monday)
- Garlic (fresh or powder, used Monday, Thursday)
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika (Tuesday salmon)
- Cumin (Thursday chicken)
- Honey (Tuesday blueberry pan sauce)
- Rice or crusty bread to serve with Monday's braise (or use the whole grain loaf purchased for Friday)