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

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Perdue Chicken Drumsticks with Season's Steamable Medley
Description: Juicy chicken drumsticks are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and olive oil then roasted in the oven until golden and cooked through, making a satisfying gluten-free dinner for two. A Season's Steamable Medley bag is microwaved alongside for a quick, colorful vegetable side with zero fuss.
Sale items used: Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks Family Pack, Season's Steamable Medley
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes total
Serving note: Use approximately 1.5 lbs of drumsticks (about 4 to 5 pieces) for 2 people; assumed total weight 1.5 lbs. Use 1 bag of Season's Steamable Medley split between 2 servings. Because total time is about 60 minutes, season the drumsticks up to a day ahead and refrigerate so they go straight into the oven at dinner time.
Recipes:
- Parmesan Baked Chicken Drumsticks (Keto, GF)
- Gluten Free Crispy Chicken

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Fremont Tilapia with Sauteed Baby Bella Mushrooms
Description: Two tilapia fillets are patted dry, seasoned with lemon pepper and garlic, and seared in a hot skillet until flaky and lightly golden on each side. Sliced Baby Bella mushrooms are sauteed in the same pan with butter and fresh herbs for a rich, naturally gluten-free accompaniment.
Sale items used: Fremont Tilapia, Baby Bella Mushrooms
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use the Fremont Tilapia flat-price package ($3.99) which provides enough fillets for 2 people. Use 1 package (8 oz) of Baby Bella Mushrooms split between 2 servings.
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: Two beef tenderloin portions are seared in a cast-iron skillet with olive oil, garlic, and fresh thyme until a deep crust forms, then finished to your preferred doneness. A quick cucumber salad dressed with rice vinegar, dill, and a pinch of salt and sauteed mushrooms round out this elegant, completely gluten-free plate.
Sale items used: Morton's of Omaha Beef Tenderloin, Mushrooms, Cucumbers
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb of beef tenderloin for 2 people (about 2 portions at 8 oz each); assumed total weight 1 lb. Use 1 package (16 oz) of mushrooms and 1 package of cucumbers, with leftover cucumber reserved for snacking.
Recipes:
- Gluten-Free Tasty Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom Sauce

Thursday
Meal: Oven-Baked Kirkwood Chicken Tenderloins with Season's Steamable Medley
Description: Kirkwood chicken tenderloins are coated in a gluten-free seasoning blend of smoked paprika, garlic powder, and olive oil, then baked on a sheet pan until tender and slightly caramelized. A second bag of Season's Steamable Medley provides a warm, vibrant vegetable side that completes the meal in minutes.
Sale items used: Kirkwood Fresh Chicken Tenderloins, Season's Steamable Medley
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 35 minutes total
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb of chicken tenderloins for 2 people; assumed total weight 1 lb. Use 1 bag of Season's Steamable Medley split between 2 servings.
Recipes:
- Crispy Baked Gluten-Free Chicken Tenders (SO GOOD!)

Friday
Meal: Seasoned Chicken Pieces with Sauteed Mushrooms and Fresh Strawberry Salad
Description: Ready-seasoned chicken pieces are pan-cooked or oven-finished for a fast, flavorful gluten-free protein, paired with sauteed Baby Bella mushrooms in garlic and olive oil. A bright strawberry salad made with sliced Driscoll's strawberries, a drizzle of honey, and fresh mint brings a sweet, refreshing finish to the week.
Sale items used: Seasoned Chicken, Baby Bella Mushrooms, Driscoll's Strawberries
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 2 units of Seasoned Chicken ($1.15 each) for 2 people. Use 1 package (8 oz) of Baby Bella Mushrooms and 1 package of Driscoll's Strawberries, using about half the strawberries for the salad and saving the rest for snacking.
Recipes:
- Strawberry Chicken Salad
- Summer Strawberry Chicken Salad for Fresh Flavor

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks Family Pack (1.5 lbs): $1.34
- Season's Steamable Medley (x2 bags): $3.58
- Fremont Tilapia (x1 package): $3.99
- Baby Bella Mushrooms (x2 packages, 8 oz each): $2.58
- Morton's of Omaha Beef Tenderloin (1 lb): $2.99
- Mushrooms 16 oz (x1 package): $1.69
- Cucumbers (x1 package): $2.99
- Kirkwood Fresh Chicken Tenderloins (1 lb): $3.99
- Seasoned Chicken (x2 units): $2.30
- Driscoll's Strawberries (x1 package): $1.89

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic powder
- Lemon pepper seasoning
- Fresh or dried thyme
- Fresh or dried dill
- Rice vinegar
- Honey
- Salt and black pepper
- Fresh mint (optional garnish)