ALDI Kosher Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Yellow Potatoes
Description: Meat. Three drumsticks are brushed with BBQ sauce and baked until sticky, alongside olive oil roasted yellow potatoes. No dairy is used anywhere in this meal.
Sale items used: Chicken Drumsticks, Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce, Bite-Size Yellow Potatoes
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 lb drumsticks (about 4 drumsticks) from a 2 lb pack, 3 tbsp BBQ sauce, and about 8 oz potatoes (one third of the bag), halved, with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake both at 425F for 40 to 45 minutes. Check that the BBQ sauce carries a kosher certification.
Recipes:
- Roasted BBQ Chicken Drumsticks & Potatoes with Sautéed Broccoli
- Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
- Herb Roasted Chicken Drumsticks & Potatoes Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Slow-Braised Guajillo Roast with Carrots
Description: Meat. A small piece of guajillo roast is braised low and slow in chicken broth with carrots until fork tender. Serve with the pan juices and no dairy.
Sale items used: Fresh Guajillo Roast, Organic Baby Peeled Carrots
Prep time: 20 minutes active (2 hours 30 minutes total)
Serving note: Buy a 0.75 lb roast (assumed total weight) to allow for shrinkage and a leftover lunch. Use 1 cup chicken broth, 1 cup (about 5 oz) baby carrots, half an onion, 1 tsp olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic. Braise covered at 300F for about 2 hours. Make ahead: braise the day before and reheat gently; flavor improves overnight. Use a kosher-certified roast.
Recipes:
- Guajillo Chile Pot Roast
- Braised Pot Roast with Baby Carrots and Crispy Shallots
- Slow-Braised Pot Roast with Onions and Carrots

Wednesday
Meal: Crispy Chicken Patty Dinner with Apple-Carrot Slaw
Description: Meat. One baked breaded chicken patty is served with a crunchy slaw of shredded apple and carrot dressed with lemon juice and olive oil. The dressing has no dairy or mayo.
Sale items used: Kirkwood Breaded Chicken Patties, New York SweeTango Apples, Organic Baby Peeled Carrots
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 patty (the box holds several, so freeze the rest), 1 apple (about 0.4 lb), and 1/2 cup shredded carrots (about 2 oz from the leftover bag). Dress with 2 tsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, salt and pepper. Bake the patty per package directions, about 20 minutes. Confirm the patties have kosher certification.
Recipes:
- Crispy Chicken Patties
- Sesame Chicken with Apple Carrot Slaw
- Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Apple Slaw

Thursday
Meal: Honey-Free Baked Drumsticks with Tomato-Avocado Salad
Description: Meat. Drumsticks are baked with olive oil, paprika, garlic and a little lemon, with no honey. They are served with a fresh tomato and avocado salad.
Sale items used: Chicken Drumsticks, Gourmet Medley Tomatoes, Organic Avocados
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 lb drumsticks (about 4) from the pack bought Monday, 1 tsp olive oil, 1 tsp paprika, garlic powder, salt. Salad: 1/2 avocado, 1/2 cup (about 4 oz) tomatoes, 1 tsp lemon juice, salt. Bake at 425F for 40 minutes.
Recipes:
- Easy Everyday Baked Chicken Drumsticks
- Tomato Avocado Salad
- Avocado Tomato Salad

Friday
Meal: Pizza Night with Tomato-Avocado Side Salad
Description: Dairy. Bake a deli pizza and enjoy a few slices with a simple tomato and avocado side salad. This meal contains cheese, so it has no meat.
Sale items used: Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Deli Pizza, Gourmet Medley Tomatoes, Organic Avocados
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Choose a cheese pizza (no meat toppings) with kosher certification and eat about 1/3 of it, saving the rest for another meal. Salad: 1/2 avocado, 1/2 cup (about 4 oz) tomatoes, 1 tsp olive oil, salt. Bake pizza per package directions, about 15 minutes. Note: a Friday meal is shared with Shabbat timing, so bake before sundown and serve it warm or at room temperature.
Recipes:
- Thin-Crust Pizza
- Easy Homemade Pizza
- Tomato Avocado Salad

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Chicken Drumsticks (2 lbs): $1.78
- Fresh Guajillo Roast (0.75 lb): $4.87
- Bite-Size Yellow Potatoes (x1 bag): $2.49
- Organic Baby Peeled Carrots (x1 bag): $1.39
- New York SweeTango Apples (0.5 lb): $0.50
- Kirkwood Breaded Chicken Patties (x1 box): $4.99
- Gourmet Medley Tomatoes (x1 pkg): $2.79
- Organic Avocados (x1 4-pack): $3.49
- Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Deli Pizza (x1, cheese): $5.99
- Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce (x1): $3.24

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Chicken broth
- Salt and pepper
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Onion and garlic
- Lemons or lemon juice