ALDI Kosher Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Sheet-Pan Roasted Chicken Breasts with Red Grapes
Description: Meat: One chicken breast is roasted on a sheet pan with a handful of red grapes and sliced onion until the skin is golden and the grapes burst into a sweet pan sauce. It is seasoned with olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper, with no dairy anywhere in the dish.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Breasts (Tyson), California Red Grapes
Prep time: 10 minutes (about 35 minutes total)
Serving note: Use 1 chicken breast (about 0.5 lb), 1 cup (about 0.5 lb) red grapes, 1/4 sliced onion, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1/2 tsp thyme. Roast at 425F for 25 to 30 minutes until the chicken reaches 165F. Buy kosher-certified chicken for this week's plan, since the other chicken breast is used Thursday.
Recipes:
- Rosemary Chicken Breast Sheet Pan Dinner with Roasted Grapes & Garlic
- Sheet Pan Chicken with Rosemary and Grapes
- Easy Chicken with Grapes and Rosemary (One-Pan!)

Tuesday
Meal: Turkey and Honeycrisp Apple Stew
Description: Meat: Cubed turkey simmers with one diced Honeycrisp apple, carrot, onion, and chicken broth into a cozy, lightly sweet single-serving stew. Cinnamon and thyme round out the flavor, and olive oil is used for browning.
Sale items used: Farmer's Choice Turkey, Frozen, New York Honeycrisp Apples
Prep time: 15 minutes (about 55 minutes total)
Serving note: Use about 0.75 lb bone-in turkey pieces (from the 1.5 lb total bought for the week), 1 Honeycrisp apple, 1 carrot, 1/4 onion, 1.5 cups chicken broth, 1 tsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp thyme. Thaw the frozen turkey in the fridge for 24 hours beforehand. Leftover stew freezes well for up to 3 months.

Wednesday
Meal: Pomegranate-Braised Bone-In Beef Short Ribs
Description: Meat: Two or three bone-in short ribs are seared and slowly braised in fresh pomegranate juice and chicken broth until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender. The pomegranate arils are scattered on top for a tart, juicy finish.
Sale items used: Fresh Beef Bone-In Short Ribs, California Pomegranates
Prep time: 20 minutes (about 3 hours total)
Serving note: Buy 0.75 lb (2 to 3 ribs) of short ribs rather than a full rack, and use 1 pomegranate (juice of about half, arils from the rest), 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/4 onion, 1 garlic clove, 1 tsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Braise covered at 325F for 2.5 hours. For make-ahead, braise the day before and reheat gently in the sauce, then add the fresh arils just before serving.
Recipes:
- Pomegranate Braised Short Ribs
- Pomegranate Braised Short Ribs
- Sticky Pomegranate Short Ribs

Thursday
Meal: Skillet-Seared Chicken Breast Salad with Avocado, Grape Tomatoes and Orange
Description: Meat: A thinly sliced, skillet-seared chicken breast tops a bowl of greens with creamy avocado, halved grape tomatoes, and juicy orange segments. It is dressed with olive oil and orange juice, with no dairy.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Breasts (Tyson), Organic Avocados, Cherub Grape Tomatoes, California Navel Oranges
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 chicken breast (about 0.5 lb), 1/2 avocado, 1/2 cup (about 3 oz) grape tomatoes, 1 navel orange (segments plus a squeeze of juice), 2 cups salad greens, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Sear 5 to 6 minutes per side until the chicken reaches 165F, and rest it 5 minutes before slicing.
Recipes:
- Citrus Chicken Salad
- Chicken Avocado Club Mason Jar Salad
- Easy BBQ Chicken Salad

Friday
Meal: Orange and Pear Roasted Turkey
Description: Meat: Turkey pieces roast alongside pear wedges and orange slices until the juices caramelize into a fragrant glaze. A little olive oil, black pepper, and sage keep it simple and dairy-free.
Sale items used: Farmer's Choice Turkey, Frozen, Washington Organic Pears, California Navel Oranges
Prep time: 15 minutes (about 55 minutes total)
Serving note: Use about 0.75 lb bone-in turkey pieces (the rest of the 1.5 lb bought), 1 pear cut into wedges, 1 navel orange (half sliced, half juiced), 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1/2 tsp sage. Roast at 400F for 40 to 45 minutes until the turkey reaches 165F. Thaw the turkey in the fridge the day before.
Recipes:
- Pear Gravy And Herb Roast Turkey Breast
- Orange and Herb Roasted Turkey
- Roasted Turkey Breast

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Breasts, Tyson (1 lb): $1.69
- Farmer's Choice Turkey, Frozen (1.5 lbs): $1.49
- Fresh Beef Bone-In Short Ribs (0.75 lb): $5.62
- California Red Grapes (0.5 lb): $0.70
- New York Honeycrisp Apples (x1 2-lb bag): $1.99
- California Pomegranates (x1): $1.29
- California Navel Oranges (x1 4-lb bag): $2.69
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes (x1 10-oz pkg.): $1.99
- Washington Organic Pears (x1 2-lb pkg.): $3.49
- Organic Avocados (x1 4-pack): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Dried thyme and sage
- Ground cinnamon
- Chicken broth (about 2 cups total)
- Onion (1 small)
- Carrot (1)
- Garlic (1 clove)
- Salad greens (about 2 cups)