Lidl Low-Carb Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's flyer is a genuine gift for budget-minded low-carb cooking, with bone-in chicken thighs at $0.99/lb and chicken drumsticks at $1.39 anchoring two very affordable nights, and boneless country style ribs at $2.99 and ground turkey at $3.99 rounding out the economical core of the week. The fresh sea scallops & shrimp at $8.99 earned the one premium night - it is the least expensive of the true premium proteins on this flyer and delivers a restaurant-quality feel for about $2.25 per person. The Bubba burger pack at $12.99 and the octopus tentacles at $12.99 were deliberately skipped because their per-serving cost is among the highest on the flyer and a 12-pack of burgers would leave most of the package unused across a five-dinner plan. A few Greek pantry gems - the Eridanous artichoke quarters and marinated roasted red peppers - add bold Mediterranean flavor for under $3 each, keeping the week interesting without pushing the total past the ceiling.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Bone-In Chicken Thighs with Avocado and Organic Spring Mix Salad
Description: Bone-in chicken thighs are seasoned and seared skin-side down in a hot skillet until the skin is deeply golden and crisp, then flipped and finished through to juicy, tender meat. Halved avocados and a handful of organic spring mix are served alongside, dressed simply with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon from the pantry.
Sale items used: Fresh bone-in chicken thighs, Avocados (4 ct), Organic spring mix
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 2.5 lbs of fresh bone-in chicken thighs (roughly 2 to 3 thighs per person depending on size), 1 pack of avocados (4 ct, one per person), and 1 bag of organic spring mix split four ways.
Recipes:
- Low-Carb Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe by Tasty
- Easy Keto Chicken Salad with Bacon and Avocado • Low Carb with Jennifer

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet-Browned Ground Turkey with Eridanous Marinated Roasted Red Peppers and Feta
Description: Ground turkey is browned in a skillet with diced Vidalia onion, then tossed with sliced marinated roasted red peppers and crumbled feta cheese dip for a savory, slightly tangy one-pan dinner. The whole meal comes together in under 30 minutes and is served in shallow bowls topped with a few pitted olives for a Mediterranean finish.
Sale items used: Fresh ground turkey 85% lean, Eridanous marinated roasted red peppers, Eridanous feta cheese dips, Vidalia onions, Eridanous pitted green olives in brine
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pack (approximately 1.25 lbs) of ground turkey, 1 jar of marinated roasted red peppers, 1 container of feta cheese dips, roughly 1 lb of Vidalia onions from the 3 lb bag, and a small handful of pitted green olives from the jar split four ways.
Recipes:
- Low Carb Turkey Taco Skillet - Step Away From The Carbs

Wednesday
Meal: Broiled Fresh Sea Scallops and Shrimp over Eridanous Artichoke Quarters with Olives
Description: Scallops and shrimp from the combo pack are patted dry, seasoned, and broiled on a sheet pan until lightly caramelized on the outside and just cooked through, taking about 8 to 10 minutes total. They are plated over warmed Eridanous artichoke quarters with Kalamon olives and capers in oil, which serve as a rich, briny bed that needs no additional sauce.
Sale items used: Fresh sea scallops & shrimp, Eridanous artichoke quarters with Kalamon olives and capers in oil
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pack of fresh sea scallops & shrimp and 1 jar of Eridanous artichoke quarters with Kalamon olives and capers in oil, divided evenly among 4 plates.
Recipes:
- Seared Scallops in Garlic-Lemon Butter Sauce | KetoDiet Blog
- Low Carb Baked Scallops - Step Away From The Carbs

Thursday
Meal: Oven-Baked Boneless Country Style Ribs with Eridanous Sundried Tomatoes and Halloumi
Description: Boneless country style ribs are rubbed with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper from the pantry, then baked in a covered dish at 325 degrees for about 90 minutes until cooked through and tender, then uncovered for a final 15 minutes to develop color. Sliced halloumi grilling cheese is seared in a dry skillet until golden on each side and served alongside the ribs with sundried tomatoes scattered over the top for a bold, savory plate.
Sale items used: Fresh boneless country style ribs, Eridanous halloumi grilling cheese, Eridanous sundried tomatoes in brine
Prep time: 110 minutes total (15 minutes active prep plus approximately 90 minutes baking)
Serving note: Use 1 pack of boneless country style ribs, 1 pack of Eridanous halloumi grilling cheese sliced into 8 pieces (2 per person), and 1 jar of sundried tomatoes divided among 4 plates. Make-ahead note: the ribs can go into the oven at 4:30 pm for a 6:00 pm dinner with no rush; sear the halloumi in the last 10 minutes.
Recipes:
- How To Cook Boneless Pork Ribs In The Oven - Low Carb Yum

Friday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Eridanous Greek Style Dip and Vidalia Onion
Description: Chicken drumsticks are coated in olive oil, garlic, and oregano from the pantry, then roasted at 425 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes until the skin is crisp and the meat is cooked through. They are served with a generous scoop of Eridanous Greek style dip for dipping and wedges of roasted Vidalia onion on the side for a simple, satisfying end to the week.
Sale items used: Fresh chicken drumsticks, Eridanous Greek style dip, Vidalia onions
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pack of fresh chicken drumsticks (typically 8 to 10 pieces, 2 to 3 per person), 1 container of Eridanous Greek style dip split four ways, and the remaining Vidalia onions from the 3 lb bag (approximately 2 lbs) cut into wedges and roasted alongside the drumsticks.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh bone-in chicken thighs (2.5 lbs): $2.48
- Avocados (4 ct, 1 pack): $3.49
- Organic spring mix (1 bag): $2.99
- Fresh ground turkey, 85% lean (1 pack): $3.99
- Eridanous marinated roasted red peppers (1 jar): $2.99
- Eridanous feta cheese dips (1 container): $1.99
- Vidalia onions (1 bag, 3 lb): $2.69
- Eridanous pitted green olives in brine (1 jar): $5.99
- Fresh sea scallops & shrimp (1 pack): $8.99
- Eridanous artichoke quarters with Kalamon olives and capers in oil (1 jar): $2.49
- Fresh boneless country style ribs (1 pack): $2.99
- Eridanous halloumi grilling cheese (1 pack): $3.99
- Eridanous sundried tomatoes in brine (1 jar): $2.49
- Fresh chicken drumsticks (1 pack): $1.39
- Eridanous Greek style dip (1 container): $2.29

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Dried oregano
- Smoked paprika
- Black pepper
- Salt
- Lemon (for Monday salad dressing)