ALDI Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Orange-Glazed Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts with Rice
Description: One chicken breast is seared in a dairy-free pan with oil until golden, then finished in a glaze of fresh orange juice, zest, and a little garlic. It is served over a single portion of fluffy rice.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Breasts (Tyson), California Navel Oranges
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 chicken breast (about 8 oz, half of the 1 lb you buy; save the other half for Wednesday), juice and zest of 1 orange, 1 clove garlic, 1 tsp oil, and 1/2 cup uncooked rice (about 1 1/2 cups cooked). Cook with oil only, no butter.
Recipes:
- Sweet and Spicy Orange Glazed Chicken Recipe
- Gluten Free Orange Chicken
- Easy Gluten-Free Orange Chicken (Dairy-Free)

Tuesday
Meal: Sheet-Pan Roasted Pork Chops with Honeycrisp Apples, Red Grapes, and Onion
Description: Thin-sliced pork chops roast on one pan with wedges of Honeycrisp apple, red grapes, and onion until caramelized and juicy. Everything cooks together with oil, salt, pepper, and a pinch of baking spice for easy cleanup.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, New York Honeycrisp Apples, California Red Grapes
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use about 8 oz pork chops (half of the 1 lb you buy; freeze or refrigerate the rest for Thursday), 1 Honeycrisp apple cut into wedges, 1/4 lb (about 3/4 cup) red grapes, 1/2 medium onion in wedges, and 2 tsp oil. Roast at 425 F for 18 to 22 minutes, flipping once. Save the second apple for snacking.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Apples (15-Minute Prep!)
- Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Apples
- Sheet Pan Maple Pork Chops with Apples and Cabbage

Wednesday
Meal: Chicken and Pumpkin Stew with Grape Tomatoes
Description: Cubes of chicken simmer with canned pumpkin, onion, garlic, and halved grape tomatoes in dairy-free broth for a cozy, thick stew. Warm spices round it out, and the recipe makes one generous bowl.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Breasts (Tyson), ALDI Canned Pumpkin, Cherub Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use the remaining 8 oz chicken breast (half of the 1 lb purchase), cubed, 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (refrigerate the rest of the can for up to 4 days or freeze it), 1/2 cup grape tomatoes (about 3 oz), 1/2 onion, 1 clove garlic, 1 cup dairy-free broth, and 1/2 tsp spice. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes.
Recipes:
- The Best Pumpkin Chicken Curry Recipe
- Moroccan Chicken Pumpkin Stew

Thursday
Meal: Soy-Ginger Pork Chop Strip Skillet Stir-Fry with Avocado over Rice
Description: Thin pork chops are sliced into strips and quickly seared in a hot skillet, then tossed with soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. It is served over rice and topped with creamy sliced avocado.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, Organic Avocados
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use the remaining 8 oz pork chops (half of the 1 lb purchase), sliced into strips, 1/2 avocado, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 clove garlic, 1 tsp oil, and 1/2 cup uncooked rice. Cook extra rice on Monday and reheat if you like. Check that your soy sauce is dairy-free.
Recipes:
- Ginger Pork Stir-Fry
- Pork Stir Fry Recipe (20 minutes, one pan!)
- Easy Ginger Pork Stir-Fry Recipe: How to Make It

Friday
Meal: Garlic Pan-Seared Shrimp Salad with Orange, Avocado, Pomegranate, and Grape Tomatoes
Description: Garlicky shrimp are seared until pink and curled, then piled over salad greens with orange segments, sliced avocado, pomegranate seeds, and halved grape tomatoes. A simple orange-olive oil dressing keeps it bright and dairy-free.
Sale items used: Fresh Patagonia Delight Shrimp, California Navel Oranges, Organic Avocados, California Pomegranates, Cherub Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1/2 lb peeled shrimp (about 8 oz raw), 1 orange (segmented, with a little juice for the dressing), 1/2 avocado, 1/3 of the pomegranate seeds (about 1/4 cup; snack on the rest), the remaining grape tomatoes (about 1/2 cup), 2 cloves garlic, 2 tsp oil, and 2 cups salad greens. Shrimp cook in about 3 minutes per side.
Recipes:
- Citrus Shrimp Salad with Avocado
- Citrus, Fennel, Avocado & Shrimp Salad
- Grilled Shrimp Avocado Salad

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Breasts (Tyson) (1 lb): $1.69
- Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops (1 lb): $2.99
- Fresh Patagonia Delight Shrimp (0.5 lb): $4.50
- California Navel Oranges (1 bag, 4 lb): $2.69
- New York Honeycrisp Apples (1 bag, 2 lb): $1.99
- California Red Grapes (0.5 lb): $0.70
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes (1 pkg, 10 oz): $1.99
- Organic Avocados (1 pack of 4): $2.99
- California Pomegranates (x1): $1.29
- ALDI Canned Pumpkin (1 can): $1.59

Pantry staples needed:
- Long-grain rice
- Yellow onion
- Garlic
- Fresh ginger or ground ginger
- Soy sauce (dairy-free)
- Dairy-free chicken broth
- Cooking oil or olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Baking spice or cinnamon and nutmeg
- Salad greens