ALDI Kosher Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts with Sauteed Apples
Description: Meat. One chicken breast is seared in olive oil until golden, then served with apple slices sauteed until tender and lightly caramelized.
Sale items used: Chicken Breasts, Gala Apples
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb chicken breast (assumed total weight, one breast) and 1 medium apple, sliced. Cook the chicken 5-6 minutes per side to 165F. Sear in 1 tsp olive oil, with salt, pepper, and a pinch of cinnamon for the apples. Buy a 1.5 lb portion of chicken breasts so you can use the extra on other days if desired.
Recipes:
- Sautéed Chicken and Apples with Rosemary
- Sage & Apple Seared Chicken Breast
- Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts

Tuesday
Meal: Slow-Braised Chuck Roast with Pear Compote
Description: Meat. A small chuck roast is braised low and slow in chicken broth with onion until fork-tender, then topped with a simple pear compote made with no dairy. The compote is pears simmered with cinnamon and a splash of water.
Sale items used: Seasoned Chuck Roast, Bartlett Pears, Organic Chicken Broth
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 2.5 hours total
Serving note: Use 0.75 lb chuck roast (assumed total weight) with 1/2 cup chicken broth and 1/4 onion. Braise covered at 300F for about 2 to 2.5 hours. Make-ahead tip: braise the roast the day before and reheat gently in its juices. Compote: 1 pear, diced, simmered 10 minutes with 2 tbsp water and cinnamon. Leftover broth is used Wednesday.
Recipes:
- Beef Braised with Pears and Champagne

Wednesday
Meal: Chicken Thigh and Chicken Broth Skillet Stew with Apples
Description: Meat. Bite-size chicken thigh pieces simmer in chicken broth with onion and carrot, with diced apple added near the end for gentle sweetness. It is a cozy one-skillet stew.
Sale items used: Chicken Thighs, Organic Chicken Broth, Gala Apples
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb boneless thighs (assumed total weight), 1 cup chicken broth, 1/2 apple, 1/4 onion, and 1 small carrot. Simmer 20 minutes uncovered until slightly thickened.
Recipes:
- Braised Chicken Thighs and Apples
- Chicken with Leeks and Apples
- Chicken, Leek and Apple Stew Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef with Onions and Rice
Description: Meat. Ground beef is browned with onion in a skillet and seasoned with garlic and pepper, then served over fluffy rice. It is a quick, filling dinner with no dairy.
Sale items used: 93% Grass-Fed Ground Beef
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.4 lb ground beef (assumed total weight), 1/2 onion, and 1/2 cup cooked rice (about 1/4 cup dry). Brown the beef 6-8 minutes, then add onion and cook until soft. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Recipes:
- Ground Beef and Rice Skillet
- Ground Beef and Rice Skillet
- Southwest Ground Beef and Rice Skillet

Friday
Meal: Roasted Chicken Thighs with Red Grapes
Description: Meat. Chicken thighs are roasted with red grapes until the skin-free meat is juicy and the grapes burst into a light sauce. Olive oil and rosemary keep it dairy-free.
Sale items used: Chicken Thighs, Red Grapes
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.6 lb boneless thighs (assumed total weight, 2 thighs) and 1/2 lb red grapes. Roast at 425F for 25-30 minutes with 1 tsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and rosemary. Buy 1.1 lb of thighs in total for Wednesday and Friday.
Recipes:
- Chicken Thighs with Roasted Fall Fruit
- Pan-Roasted Chicken with Grapes and Rosemary
- Simple Roasted Grape Chicken

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Chicken Breasts (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Chicken Thighs (1.1 lbs): $2.74
- Seasoned Chuck Roast (0.75 lb): $5.24
- 93% Grass-Fed Ground Beef (0.4 lb): $2.40
- Gala Apples (x1 3-lb bag): $1.99
- Bartlett Pears (x1 3-lb bag): $2.99
- Red Grapes (0.5 lb): $0.70
- Organic Chicken Broth (x1): $1.89

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil, salt, pepper, cinnamon, garlic powder, rosemary, onions, carrot, white rice