Publix Kosher Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Boneless Top Sirloin Steak: $10.99/lb
- Ground Chuck: $5.99/lb
- Lobster Tails: $8.99 each (price not listed per lb; flat price per unit)
- White Shrimp: $18.49/lb
- GreenWise Sockeye Salmon Fillets: $16.99/lb
- Publix Hand-Breaded Panko Shrimp: $7.99 each
- The Original Bourbon Marinated Salmon: $8.99 each
- Boneless Chuck Roast: $7.99/lb
- Publix Chicken Breast Cutlets: $9.99/lb
- Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon Fillets: $9.99/lb
- Catfish Fillets: $9.99/lb
- GreenWise Snow Crab Clusters: $10.99/lb
- Publix Extra Lean Pork Loin Tenderloin: $7.99/lb (pork - not kosher)
- Publix Parmesan Chicken Breast Cutlets: $6.99/lb
- GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops: $6.99/lb (pork - not kosher)
- GreenWise Angus Ribeye Steak: $21.99/lb
- Hormel Black Label Bacon: 2 for $6.00 (pork - not kosher)
- Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breast Strips: $7.99/lb
- GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast: $5.99/lb
- Publix Whole Young Chicken: $1.49/lb
- Applegate Naturals Uncured Turkey Bacon: $5.49 for 8-oz pkg
- Publix Sweet Italian Sausage: $5.99 for 20-oz pkg (pork - not kosher)
- Publix Top Round Roast Beef: $4.99/lb
- Honey Bourbon Salmon Burgers: $3.00 each
- Ball Park Franks: $3.00 for 15-oz pkg (pork blend - not kosher)
- Publix Gourmet Beef Meatballs Bacon & Cheddar: $8.99/lb (bacon and cheddar - not kosher)
- Publix Gourmet Meatballs Southwest Chipotle: $8.79/lb
- Springer Mountain Farms Ground Chicken Breast: $3.99 for 6-oz pkg
- Steakhouse Elite Signature Ground Beef: $9.99 for 16-oz pkg
- Boar's Head Ovengold Roasted Turkey Breast: $8.49/lb
- Publix Lemon Pepper Oven-Roasted Chicken: $6.99 each
- Smithfield Marinated Pork Tenderloin: $5.99 for 19.2-23-oz pkg (pork - not kosher)

Vegetables on sale:
- Vidalia Sweet Onions: $3.49 for 5-lb bag
- Peaches or Nectarines: $2.99/lb
- Cherries: $4.99/lb
- Publix Pineapple Chunks: $3.99/lb
- Small Red Seedless Watermelon: $5.99 each
- Organic Strawberries: 3 for $10.00
- Red or White Seedless Grapes: $2.99/lb
- Crunch Pale Apple Slices: $2.99 for 2-3-oz pkg
- Black or Red Plums: $1.99/lb
- Plumeots: $2.49/lb
- Organic Plums: $2.49/lb
- Garden Life Romaine, Green, or Red Leaf: $3.99 for 7-oz cont
- Yellow Squash or Zucchini: $1.99 for 2-oz tray
- Bulk Sweet Corn: 5 for $5.00
- Broccoli or Cauliflower: 2 for $6.00
- Green Avocados: 2 for $5.00
- Publix Tricolor Peppers: $4.99 for 3-ct pkg
- Publix White Mushrooms: 2 for $6.00
- Publix Classic Salad Blend: $2.00 for 16-oz pkg
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes: $3.99 for 5-lb bag

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Publix Whole Young Chicken: $1.49/lb - approx. 4 lb bird = $5.96 total, about $1.49 per serving
- Publix Top Round Roast Beef: $4.99/lb - approx. 1.5 lb = $7.49 total, about $1.87 per serving
- Ground Chuck: $5.99/lb - approx. 1.5 lb = $8.99 total, about $2.25 per serving
- GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast: $5.99/lb - approx. 1.5 lb = $8.99 total, about $2.25 per serving
- Publix Parmesan Chicken Breast Cutlets: $6.99/lb - approx. 1.5 lb = $10.49 total, about $2.62 per serving
- Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breast Strips: $7.99/lb - approx. 1.5 lb = $11.99 total, about $3.00 per serving
- Boneless Chuck Roast: $7.99/lb - approx. 2 lb = $15.98 total, about $4.00 per serving
- Publix Chicken Breast Cutlets: $9.99/lb - approx. 1.5 lb = $14.99 total, about $3.75 per serving
- Publix Gourmet Meatballs Southwest Chipotle: $8.79/lb - approx. 1.5 lb = $13.19 total, about $3.30 per serving
- Boar's Head Ovengold Roasted Turkey Breast: $8.49/lb - approx. 1 lb = $8.49 total, about $2.12 per serving (deli sliced, lighter use)
- Honey Bourbon Salmon Burgers: $3.00 each - 4 units = $12.00 total, about $3.00 per serving
- Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon Fillets: $9.99/lb - approx. 2 lb = $19.98 total, about $5.00 per serving
- Boneless Top Sirloin Steak: $10.99/lb - approx. 2 lb = $21.98 total, about $5.50 per serving
- GreenWise Angus Ribeye Steak: $21.99/lb - approx. 2 lb = $43.98 total, about $11.00 per serving

Why these meals: This week's plan leans hard on the Publix Whole Young Chicken at just $1.49/lb, which is one of the best protein values you will find anywhere, and it anchors Monday's dinner at under $1.50 per person. Publix Top Round Roast Beef at $4.99/lb and Ground Chuck at $5.99/lb fill two more economical nights with hearty, satisfying meals that keep per-serving protein costs well under $2.50. GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast at $5.99/lb rounds out a fourth budget-friendly night with a quick pan-sear and vegetable combination. The one premium night goes to Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon Fillets at $9.99/lb, which is the most affordable of the salmon and seafood options on this week's flyer by a wide margin - the ribeye at $21.99/lb and sirloin at $10.99/lb were deliberately skipped to keep the week's total in range. The Publix Tricolor Peppers, Publix White Mushrooms, Bulk Sweet Corn, and Broccoli or Cauliflower sale deals add color and nutrition across the week without meaningfully inflating the total.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: (Meat) Roasted Publix Whole Young Chicken with Vidalia Onions and Russet Potatoes
Description: A whole young chicken is seasoned with olive oil, garlic, and pantry spices, then roasted over a bed of sliced Vidalia sweet onions and quartered russet potatoes until the skin is golden and the juices run clear. The onions caramelize beneath the bird and the potatoes absorb all the savory drippings, making this a complete one-pan dinner with almost no cleanup.
Sale items used: Publix Whole Young Chicken, Vidalia Sweet Onions, Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes active, approximately 80 minutes total roasting time
Serving note: Use one whole chicken of approximately 4 lb ($5.96). Use roughly 1.5 lb of onions from the 5-lb bag of Vidalia Sweet Onions (one bag purchased, remainder used later in the week). Use approximately 1.5 lb of potatoes from the 5-lb bag (one bag purchased, remainder used later). Because total time exceeds 60 minutes, preheat the oven when you walk in the door and prep the vegetables while it heats; the chicken can rest 10 minutes before carving while you set the table.
Recipes:
- Whole Roasted Chicken

Tuesday
Meal: (Meat) Ground Chuck Tacos with Tricolor Peppers and Avocado
Description: Seasoned ground chuck is browned in a skillet with diced Vidalia onion and sliced tricolor peppers, then served in taco shells or warm tortillas topped with sliced green avocado and salsa. The peppers add sweetness and crunch while the avocado keeps everything rich and satisfying without any dairy.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck, Publix Tricolor Peppers, Green Avocados, Vidalia Sweet Onions, Publix Salsa
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lb of Ground Chuck ($8.99). Use the full 3-ct pkg of Publix Tricolor Peppers ($4.99). Use 2 Green Avocados from one 2-for-$5.00 deal ($5.00). Use remaining Vidalia onions from Monday's bag (no additional purchase). Use 1 container of Publix Salsa from the 2-for-$10.00 deal ($5.00 for 2, use 1 tonight and 1 as a condiment later). Taco shells or tortillas are pantry staples.
Recipes:
- Best Ground Beef Taco Meat
- Ground Beef Tacos

Wednesday
Meal: (Meat) Pan-Seared GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast with Sauteed Broccoli and White Mushrooms
Description: Boneless skinless chicken breasts are pounded to even thickness, seasoned with pantry spices, and seared in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through, then rested and sliced. Broccoli florets and sliced white mushrooms are sauteed in the same pan with garlic and a splash of chicken broth, creating a savory side that comes together in the same 30-minute window.
Sale items used: GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, Broccoli or Cauliflower, Publix White Mushrooms
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lb of GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast ($8.99). Purchase 2 heads of Broccoli or Cauliflower (2 for $6.00, $6.00 total) and use 1 head of broccoli tonight. Purchase 2 pkgs of Publix White Mushrooms (2 for $6.00, $6.00 total) and use 1 pkg tonight, reserving 1 pkg for Friday.

Thursday
Meal: (Meat) Braised Boneless Chuck Roast with Sweet Corn and Russet Potatoes
Description: A boneless chuck roast is seared in a heavy pot, then braised low and slow in beef broth with Vidalia onion until fork-tender and deeply flavored. Ears of sweet corn and chunks of russet potato are added in the final 30 minutes to absorb the braising liquid, turning this into a full one-pot meal.
Sale items used: Boneless Chuck Roast, Bulk Sweet Corn, Vidalia Sweet Onions, Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes active, approximately 2.5 hours total braising time
Serving note: Use 2 lb of Boneless Chuck Roast ($15.98). Use 4 ears of Bulk Sweet Corn from the 5-for-$5.00 deal ($4.00 for 4 ears). Use remaining Vidalia onions from Monday's bag (no additional purchase). Use remaining russet potatoes from Monday's bag (no additional purchase). Because total time is approximately 2.5 hours, start the braise by 5:00 PM for a 7:30 PM dinner, or braise the roast the night before and reheat gently with the corn and potatoes added fresh.
Recipes:
- Classic Pot Roast
- Oven Braised Chuck Roast

Friday
Meal: (Meat) Baked Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon Fillets with Roasted Cauliflower and White Mushrooms
Description: Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon fillets are brushed with olive oil, seasoned with pantry spices and a squeeze of lemon, and baked at 400 degrees until just cooked through and flaky. Cauliflower florets and sliced white mushrooms are tossed in olive oil and roasted on the same sheet pan alongside the salmon, finishing at the same time for an easy, elegant dinner.
Sale items used: Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon Fillets, Broccoli or Cauliflower, Publix White Mushrooms
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lb of Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon Fillets ($19.98), providing a generous half-pound fillet per person. Use the remaining head of cauliflower from Wednesday's 2-for-$6.00 purchase (already paid). Use the remaining pkg of Publix White Mushrooms from Wednesday's 2-for-$6.00 purchase (already paid). Lemon and olive oil are pantry staples.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Whole Young Chicken (approx. 4 lb): $5.96
- Ground Chuck (1.5 lb): $8.99
- Boneless Chuck Roast (2 lb): $15.98
- GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (1.5 lb): $8.99
- Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon Fillets (2 lb): $19.98
- Vidalia Sweet Onions (1 x 5-lb bag): $3.49
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes (1 x 5-lb bag): $3.99
- Publix Tricolor Peppers (1 x 3-ct pkg): $4.99
- Green Avocados (2-for-$5.00 deal, 2 avocados): $5.00
- Publix Salsa (2-for-$10.00 deal, 2 containers): $10.00
- Broccoli or Cauliflower (2-for-$6.00 deal, 2 heads): $6.00
- Publix White Mushrooms (2-for-$6.00 deal, 2 pkgs): $6.00
- Bulk Sweet Corn (4 ears at 5-for-$5.00 pricing): $4.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Chicken broth (for Wednesday saute and Thursday braise)
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Paprika, cumin, chili powder (for Tuesday taco seasoning)
- Dried thyme or rosemary (for Monday roast)
- Lemon (for Friday salmon)
- Taco shells or corn tortillas