ALDI Kosher Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Yellow Potatoes
Description: Meat. Six drumsticks are brushed with BBQ sauce and baked until sticky and browned, while half a bag of yellow potatoes roasts alongside in olive oil. It is an easy sheet-pan dinner sized for two.
Sale items used: Chicken Drumsticks, Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce, Bite-Size Yellow Potatoes
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use about 2 lbs drumsticks (6 pieces) and the whole 24-oz bag of potatoes (leftovers are fine for lunch). Use about 1/3 cup BBQ sauce. Check that the BBQ sauce carries kosher certification and contains no dairy. Bake at 425F for 40 to 45 minutes, brushing sauce on for the last 15 minutes.
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 guajillo roast is seared, then braised low and slow with carrots, onion, and garlic in chicken broth until fork tender. Serve with the rich pan juices.
Sale items used: Fresh Guajillo Roast, Organic Baby Peeled Carrots
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use a 1.5 lb roast (assumed total weight), which gives 2 servings plus leftovers. Use the full 16-oz bag of carrots and 1 1/2 cups chicken broth. Total time is about 3 hours: braise at 300F for 2.5 to 3 hours. Make ahead by braising the day before and reheating gently in the juices.
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. Two breaded chicken patties are baked until crisp and served with a crunchy slaw of shredded apple and carrot. The slaw is dressed with lemon juice and olive oil for a bright contrast.
Sale items used: Kirkwood Breaded Chicken Patties, New York SweeTango Apples, Organic Baby Peeled Carrots
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Bake 2 patties from the box (the rest keeps frozen). Use 2 apples (about 0.75 lb total) and about 1 cup of the leftover carrots, shredded. Dress with 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Check that the patties carry 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. Six drumsticks are baked with olive oil, garlic, paprika, and lemon, with no honey, until the skin is crisp. Serve with a fresh salad of tomatoes and avocado.
Sale items used: Chicken Drumsticks, Gourmet Medley Tomatoes, Organic Avocados
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use about 2 lbs drumsticks (6 pieces). Use half the tomatoes (6 oz) and 2 avocados, saving the rest for Friday. Bake at 425F for 40 to 45 minutes. Dress the salad with olive oil, lemon, and salt.
Recipes:
- Easy Everyday Baked Chicken Drumsticks
- Tomato Avocado Salad
- Avocado Tomato Salad

Friday
Meal: Pizza Night with Tomato-Avocado Side Salad
Description: Dairy. A cheese deli pizza is baked until bubbly and served with a simple side salad of tomatoes and avocado. It is a quick, relaxed meal to close the week.
Sale items used: Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Deli Pizza, Gourmet Medley Tomatoes, Organic Avocados
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Choose a plain cheese pizza with kosher certification (no meat toppings). One pizza serves 2 with a bit left over. Use the remaining 6 oz tomatoes and the other 2 avocados. Dress with olive oil, lemon, and salt.
Recipes:
- Thin-Crust Pizza
- Easy Homemade Pizza
- Tomato Avocado Salad

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Chicken Drumsticks (4 lbs): $3.56
- Fresh Guajillo Roast (1.5 lbs): $9.74
- Bite-Size Yellow Potatoes (x1 bag): $2.49
- Organic Baby Peeled Carrots (x1 bag): $1.39
- New York SweeTango Apples (0.75 lb): $0.74
- Gourmet Medley Tomatoes (x1 pkg): $2.79
- Organic Avocados (x1 4-pack): $3.49
- Kirkwood Breaded Chicken Patties (x1 box): $4.99
- Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce (x1): $3.24
- Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Deli Pizza (x1, lower-priced cheese): $5.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Chicken broth
- Onion and garlic
- Paprika, salt, black pepper
- Lemons or lemon juice