ALDI Kosher Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks Family Pack: $0.89/lb
- Kirkwood Fresh Chicken Tenderloins: $3.99/lb
- 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
- Peaches: $1.69 each

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Steamable Vegetable Medley
Description: (Meat) Season 2-3 chicken drumsticks with garlic powder, paprika, and olive oil, then bake at 400F for 40-45 minutes until golden and cooked through. Serve alongside one pouch of Season's Steamable Medley, microwaved according to package directions, for a simple and satisfying one-person dinner.
Sale items used: Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks Family Pack, Season's Steamable Medley
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of drumsticks (about 2-3 pieces) from the family pack; freeze remaining drumsticks for Friday. One $1.79 steamable pouch is a perfect single serving. Total active time is under 15 minutes; the oven does the rest.
Recipes:
- Baked Chicken Drumsticks: Crispy, Juicy & Effortlessly Delicious

Tuesday
Meal: Seasoned Chicken with Baby Bella Mushroom Saute and Cucumber Salad
Description: (Meat) Heat one pre-seasoned chicken piece in a skillet with a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through, then set aside while you saute half the 8-oz. Baby Bella package in olive oil with garlic until golden. Slice a few cucumber rounds from the package and toss with red wine vinegar, a pinch of salt, and fresh dill for a crisp, refreshing side salad.
Sale items used: Seasoned Chicken, Baby Bella Mushrooms, Cucumbers
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 seasoned chicken piece at $1.15. Use about 4 oz. of Baby Bella mushrooms from the 8-oz. pkg (save the rest for Friday). Slice about one-third of the cucumber package for the salad.

Wednesday
Meal: Earthly Grains Couscous Chicken with Mushrooms and Steamable Medley
Description: (Meat) Prepare one serving of Earthly Grains Couscous Chicken according to package directions, then stir in a handful of sliced mushrooms sauteed in olive oil for added depth and heartiness. Serve with a pouch of Season's Steamable Medley on the side to round out the plate with colorful vegetables.
Sale items used: Earthly Grains Couscous Chicken, Mushrooms (16-oz. pkg), Season's Steamable Medley
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: One box of Earthly Grains Couscous Chicken is a single-serving-friendly size. Use about 4 oz. of mushrooms from the 16-oz. pkg and store the rest. One steamable pouch is a perfect single serving.
Recipes:
- Israeli Couscous With Mushrooms

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Seasoned Chicken with Peach Salsa and Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
Description: (Meat) Pan-sear one seasoned chicken piece in olive oil over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes per side, then top with a quick fresh peach salsa made from one diced peach, a squeeze of lime juice, minced red onion, and a pinch of salt. Serve with one or two L'oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls on the side for a sweet and savory combination.
Sale items used: Seasoned Chicken, Peaches, L'oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 seasoned chicken piece at $1.15. Use 1 peach for the salsa. Pull 1-2 rolls from the pack and store the remaining rolls in a sealed bag for later in the week.

Friday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Baby Bella Mushroom Pan Sauce and Strawberry Dessert
Description: (Meat) Bake 2-3 reserved chicken drumsticks at 400F for 40-45 minutes, then make a quick pan sauce by sauteing the remaining Baby Bella mushrooms in olive oil with a splash of chicken broth and a pinch of thyme, spooning the sauce over the finished drumsticks. For dessert, rinse and slice a handful of Driscoll's strawberries and serve them simply with a drizzle of honey for a bright, sweet finish.
Sale items used: Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks Family Pack (from Monday's purchase), Baby Bella Mushrooms (remaining from Tuesday), Driscoll's Strawberries
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use the 0.5 lb of drumsticks frozen after Monday. Use the remaining 4 oz. of Baby Bella mushrooms from Tuesday's 8-oz. pkg. Use a small handful of strawberries from the $1.89 container; enjoy the rest as snacks through the week. Total active time is under 15 minutes; the oven handles the rest.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks Family Pack (1 lb): $0.89
- Seasoned Chicken (x2 pieces): $2.30
- Baby Bella Mushrooms, 8-oz. pkg (x1): $1.29
- Mushrooms, 16-oz. pkg (x1): $1.69
- Cucumbers, pkg (x1): $2.99
- Peaches (x1): $1.69
- Season's Steamable Medley (x2 pouches): $3.58
- Earthly Grains Couscous Chicken (x1 box): $2.89
- L'oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls (x1 pkg): $2.45
- Driscoll's Strawberries (x1 container): $1.89

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried thyme
- Red wine vinegar
- Fresh or dried dill
- Chicken broth (small carton)
- Honey
- Lime juice or fresh lime
- Minced red onion