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 about 4 chicken drumsticks with garlic powder, paprika, and olive oil, then bake at 400 degrees F for 40-45 minutes until golden and cooked through. Serve alongside one bag of Season's Steamable Medley, microwaved per package directions, for a simple and satisfying weeknight dinner for two.
Sale items used: Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks Family Pack, Season's Steamable Medley
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1.5 lbs of drumsticks (about 4 pieces) for 2 people, at $0.89/lb that is roughly $1.34; use 1 bag of steamable medley. Total cook time is about 50 minutes - preheat the oven while you season the chicken to save time.
Recipes:
- Baked Chicken Drumsticks: Crispy, Juicy & Effortlessly Delicious

Tuesday
Meal: Seasoned Chicken with Baby Bella Mushroom Saute and Cucumber Salad
Description: (Meat) Warm 2 pieces of Seasoned Chicken in a skillet over medium heat, then in the same pan saute the Baby Bella Mushrooms with olive oil, garlic, and fresh thyme until tender and golden. Slice the cucumbers thin and toss with red wine vinegar, olive oil, dill, and a pinch of salt for a crisp, refreshing side salad.
Sale items used: Seasoned Chicken (x2), Baby Bella Mushrooms, Cucumbers
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 pieces of Seasoned Chicken at $1.15 each; use the full 8-oz. pkg of Baby Bella Mushrooms split between two servings; use 1 pkg of cucumbers and slice half for the salad, saving the rest for snacking.

Wednesday
Meal: Earthly Grains Couscous Chicken with Mushrooms and Steamable Medley
Description: (Meat) Prepare one box of Earthly Grains Couscous Chicken according to package directions, then stir in sliced mushrooms that have been sauteed in olive oil with a pinch of cumin and black pepper. Serve with a bag of Season's Steamable Medley on the side for a complete, hearty midweek meal for two.
Sale items used: Earthly Grains Couscous Chicken, Mushrooms (16-oz. pkg), Season's Steamable Medley
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: One 5.8-10 oz. box of couscous serves 2 generously; use about half the 16-oz. mushroom pkg (roughly 8 oz.) for the saute and save the rest; use 1 bag of steamable medley.
Recipes:
- Israeli Couscous With Mushrooms

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Seasoned Chicken with Peach Salsa and Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
Description: (Meat) Sear 2 pieces of Seasoned Chicken in a hot skillet with olive oil for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through, then top with a quick fresh peach salsa made from diced peaches, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Serve with 2-3 L'oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls per person for a bright, summery dinner.
Sale items used: Seasoned Chicken (x2), Peaches, L'oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 pieces of Seasoned Chicken at $1.15 each; dice 2 peaches for the salsa; use 4-6 rolls from the pack of Hawaiian Sweet Rolls and save the remaining rolls for breakfast or snacking during the week.

Friday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Baby Bella Mushroom Pan Sauce and Strawberry Dessert
Description: (Meat) Bake about 4 chicken drumsticks at 400 degrees F with olive oil, rosemary, and garlic for 40-45 minutes, then make a quick pan sauce by deglazing the roasting pan with chicken broth and adding sauteed Baby Bella Mushrooms, simmering until slightly thickened. For dessert, serve fresh Driscoll's Strawberries lightly tossed with a little sugar and lemon zest as a sweet, simple finish.
Sale items used: Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks Family Pack, Baby Bella Mushrooms, Driscoll's Strawberries
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1.5 lbs of drumsticks for 2 people at $0.89/lb, roughly $1.34; use the full 8-oz. pkg of Baby Bella Mushrooms for the pan sauce; use the full pint of strawberries for dessert. Start the chicken first and prep the mushrooms and strawberries while it bakes.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks Family Pack (3 lbs total, used across Monday and Friday): $2.67
- Seasoned Chicken (x4 pieces, used Tuesday and Thursday): $4.60
- Baby Bella Mushrooms - 8-oz. pkg (x2 pkgs, used Tuesday and Friday): $2.58
- Mushrooms - 16-oz. pkg (x1 pkg, used Wednesday): $1.69
- Season's Steamable Medley (x2 bags, used Monday and Wednesday): $3.58
- Earthly Grains Couscous Chicken (x1 box): $2.89
- Cucumbers (x1 pkg, used Tuesday): $2.99
- Peaches (x2, used Thursday): $3.38
- L'oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls (x1 pkg, used Thursday): $2.45
- Driscoll's Strawberries (x1 pint, used Friday): $1.89

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Black pepper and salt
- Red wine vinegar
- Fresh or dried dill
- Fresh or dried thyme
- Fresh or dried rosemary
- Cilantro
- Red onion
- Lime juice or fresh limes
- Lemon zest or fresh lemon
- Granulated sugar
- Chicken broth (for Friday pan sauce, use pareve/kosher certified)