ALDI Gluten-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks Family Pack: $0.89/lb
- Ahi Tuna Steaks: $8.99
- Morton's of Omaha Beef Tenderloin: $2.99/lb
- Fresh Pork: $3.99/lb
- Kirkwood Fresh Chicken Tenderloins: $3.99/lb
- MSC Certified Sockeye: $13.99
- Fremont Fish Tilapia Fillets: $8.85
- Fremont Tilapia: $3.99
- Fremont Argentine Red Shrimp 16 oz. Frozen: $9.99
- Seasoned Chicken: $1.15 each

Vegetables on sale:
- Baby Bella Mushrooms: $1.29 per 8-oz. pkg
- Mushrooms: $1.69 per 16-oz. pkg
- Cucumbers: $2.99 per 11.15-12 oz. pkg
- Season's Steamable Medley: $1.79 each
- Driscoll's Strawberries: $1.89

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Perdue Chicken Drumsticks with Season's Steamable Medley
Description: Two to three chicken drumsticks are seasoned with garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper, then oven-baked at 400 degrees until golden and cooked through. A single bag of Season's Steamable Medley is microwaved alongside for a quick, colorful, and completely gluten-free side.
Sale items used: Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks, Season's Steamable Medley
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 40 minutes total
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of drumsticks (roughly 2 to 3 pieces) from the family pack; freeze remaining drumsticks for later use. One bag of Season's Steamable Medley is a single-serve portion.
Recipes:
- Parmesan Baked Chicken Drumsticks (Keto, GF)
- Gluten Free Crispy Chicken

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Fremont Tilapia with Sauteed Baby Bella Mushrooms
Description: One Fremont tilapia fillet is seasoned with lemon, garlic, and herbs, then seared in a hot skillet with olive oil until flaky and golden. The 8-oz. package of Baby Bella mushrooms is sliced and sauteed in the same pan with butter and fresh thyme for a rich, earthy gluten-free side.
Sale items used: Fremont Tilapia, Baby Bella Mushrooms
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: The Fremont Tilapia package at $3.99 is treated as a flat-price pack sized for one to two servings; use one fillet for this meal. The full 8-oz. bag of Baby Bella mushrooms cooks down significantly and is appropriate for one serving.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Tilapia Fillets (Gluten-Free) - Celiac.com

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet-Seared Morton's of Omaha Beef Tenderloin with Mushrooms and Cucumber Salad
Description: A 0.5 lb portion of beef tenderloin is seared in a cast-iron skillet with olive oil, garlic, and fresh rosemary to a perfect medium, then rested before slicing. Sliced mushrooms from the 16-oz. bag are sauteed in the pan drippings, and a simple cucumber salad is tossed with rice vinegar, dill, and a pinch of salt.
Sale items used: Morton's of Omaha Beef Tenderloin, Mushrooms, Cucumbers
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 30 minutes total
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of beef tenderloin at $2.99/lb, estimated cost $1.50. Use half the 16-oz. mushroom bag now and save the rest for Friday. Use half the cucumber package for the salad and refrigerate the rest. Total active cook time is short but allow 5 to 10 minutes resting time for the beef.
Recipes:
- Gluten-Free Tasty Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom Sauce

Thursday
Meal: Oven-Baked Kirkwood Chicken Tenderloins with Season's Steamable Medley
Description: Three to four Kirkwood chicken tenderloins are coated in olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and dried oregano, then baked at 400 degrees for 20 to 22 minutes until juicy and fully cooked. A second bag of Season's Steamable Medley is microwaved for a fast, nutritious, gluten-free vegetable side.
Sale items used: Kirkwood Fresh Chicken Tenderloins, Season's Steamable Medley
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 30 minutes total
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of chicken tenderloins from the package; freeze or refrigerate remaining pieces for another meal. One bag of Season's Steamable Medley is the right portion for one person.
Recipes:
- Crispy Baked Gluten-Free Chicken Tenders (SO GOOD!)

Friday
Meal: Seasoned Chicken Pieces with Sauteed Mushrooms and Fresh Strawberry Salad
Description: One unit of Seasoned Chicken is heated through in a skillet or oven and served alongside the remaining sauteed mushrooms from Wednesday's 16-oz. bag, cooked with olive oil and a pinch of garlic. A fresh strawberry salad is made from the Driscoll's strawberries, sliced and tossed with a drizzle of honey and a squeeze of lemon for a bright, naturally gluten-free finish.
Sale items used: Seasoned Chicken, Mushrooms (remainder from Wednesday), Driscoll's Strawberries
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: One unit of Seasoned Chicken at $1.15 is a single-serve portion. Use the remaining half of the 16-oz. mushroom bag purchased Wednesday. Use roughly half the strawberry container for the salad and enjoy the rest as a snack during the week.
Recipes:
- Strawberry Chicken Salad
- Summer Strawberry Chicken Salad for Fresh Flavor

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks (0.5 lb): $0.45
- Season's Steamable Medley (x2 bags): $3.58
- Fremont Tilapia (x1 pack): $3.99
- Baby Bella Mushrooms (x1 pack, 8 oz.): $1.29
- Morton's of Omaha Beef Tenderloin (0.5 lb): $1.50
- Mushrooms 16 oz. (x1 pack): $1.69
- Cucumbers (x1 pack): $2.99
- Kirkwood Fresh Chicken Tenderloins (0.5 lb): $2.00
- Seasoned Chicken (x1 unit): $1.15
- Driscoll's Strawberries (x1 container): $1.89

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Paprika and smoked paprika
- Dried oregano
- Fresh or dried rosemary
- Fresh or dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper
- Lemon (fresh)
- Rice vinegar
- Honey
- Dill (fresh or dried)