Publix Kosher Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Publix Whole Young Chicken (USDA Grade A): $1.59/lb - a 4-lb bird costs about $6.36 total, roughly $1.59 per serving
- Publix Chicken Wings (USDA Grade A, 4 lbs or more): $3.99/lb - 2 lbs for 4 people costs about $7.98 total, roughly $2.00 per serving
- Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breasts, Boneless, Grade A, Raised Without Antibiotics: $3.99/lb - 1.5 lbs for 4 people costs about $5.99 total, roughly $1.50 per serving (note: lighter portion as part of a composed dish with pasta and vegetables)
- Perdue Ground Chicken Breast (No Antibiotics Ever, 16-oz pkg): 2 for $9.00 - 2 packages (2 lbs) for 4 people costs $9.00 total, roughly $2.25 per serving
- Lean Ground Beef (7% Fat, Publix Beef, USDA-Inspected, 3 lbs or more): $8.99/lb - 1.5 lbs for 4 people costs about $13.49 total, roughly $3.37 per serving
- Top Round London Broil, Publix Premium USDA Choice Beef: $8.99/lb - 1.5 lbs for 4 people costs about $13.49 total, roughly $3.37 per serving
- GreenWise Lamb Loin Chops (Raised Without Antibiotics, Product of Australia): $10.99/lb - 1.5 lbs for 4 people costs about $16.49 total, roughly $4.12 per serving
- GreenWise Angus New York Strip Steak, Boneless, USDA Choice Beef, Raised Without Antibiotics: $20.99/lb - 1.5 lbs for 4 people costs about $31.49 total, roughly $7.87 per serving
- Ribeye Steak, Bone-In, Publix USDA Choice Beef: $15.99/lb - 2 lbs for 4 people (bone-in) costs about $31.98 total, roughly $8.00 per serving

Why these meals: This week's four everyday dinners lean on the flyer's best protein values: the Publix Whole Young Chicken at $1.59/lb is the standout deal of the week and anchors one night at under $1.60 per person for the protein alone, while Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breasts at $3.99/lb and Publix Chicken Wings at $3.99/lb keep two more nights very affordable. The Perdue Ground Chicken Breast at 2 for $9.00 rounds out the fourth economical night with a taco-style meal that stretches nicely across four servings. The GreenWise Lamb Loin Chops at $10.99/lb earn the single premium night as the most accessible premium protein on this flyer - they cost meaningfully less per serving than the ribeye or New York strip, both of which would push the weekly total well past the comfortable range for a family of four. The ribeye and strip steak were deliberately skipped because even at sale prices they would have consumed a disproportionate share of the weekly budget. Sale produce like bulk sweet corn at 5 for $3.00, broccoli at 2 for $6.00, and vine-ripe tomatoes at $2.49/lb fill out the plates without adding much to the total, keeping the full five-night plan well within reach.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: (Meat) Herb-Roasted Publix Whole Young Chicken with Bulk Sweet Corn and Broccoli
Description: A whole young chicken is seasoned with olive oil, garlic, and herbs, then roasted in the oven until golden and cooked through, yielding juicy meat for all four diners. Sweet corn and broccoli are roasted alongside on the same pan in the final 20 minutes, making this a nearly hands-off weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Whole Young Chicken (USDA Grade A), Bulk Sweet Corn, Broccoli
Prep time: 20 minutes active, about 75 minutes total including roasting
Serving note: Use one 4-lb whole chicken (approximately $6.36 at $1.59/lb); 4 ears of sweet corn ($2.40 for 4 at 5 for $3.00); 1 bunch broccoli ($3.00 at 2 for $6.00, buy 2 bunches and use 1 tonight). Make-ahead note: season and truss the chicken up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate uncovered for crispier skin; roast time is about 75 minutes at 425 degrees F, so plan to start by 5:30 PM for a 7 PM dinner.
Recipes:
- Herbed Oven Roasted Whole Chicken

Tuesday
Meal: (Meat) Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breast and Rummo Pasta with Tuttorosso Tomato Sauce and Sauteed Bell Peppers
Description: Boneless chicken breasts are sliced thin, sauteed in olive oil with red and yellow bell peppers, then simmered with Tuttorosso tomato sauce and tossed with Rummo pasta for a hearty, colorful one-pan dinner. The bright pepper-forward sauce clings to the pasta and keeps the dish lively without any dairy.
Sale items used: Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breasts, Boneless, Grade A, Raised Without Antibiotics; Rummo Pasta (1-lb bag); Progresso Broth (32-oz ctn; or Tuttorosso Tomatoes, Puree, or Sauce, 28-oz can) - using Tuttorosso Sauce; Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers; Bertolli Olive Oil
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breasts (approximately $5.99 at $3.99/lb); 1 lb Rummo Pasta (1 bag, BOGO - pay for 1, get 1 free, use 1 bag tonight and keep the second); 1 can Tuttorosso Sauce (BOGO pair - pay for 1, get 1 free, use 1 can tonight); 2 bell peppers totaling approximately 0.75 lb (about $2.24 at $2.99/lb); 1 bottle Bertolli Olive Oil (BOGO pair - pay for 1, get 1 free, use as needed for cooking throughout the week).
Recipes:
- Baked Chicken Pasta Recipe - Kosher
- Chicken Cacciatore

Wednesday
Meal: (Meat) Pan-Seared GreenWise Lamb Loin Chops with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Vine-Ripe Tomatoes
Description: Lamb loin chops are seasoned simply with garlic and herbs, then seared in a hot skillet until browned on the outside and rosy within, delivering a rich and satisfying dinner with minimal fuss. Roasted Brussels sprouts and sliced vine-ripe tomatoes round out the plate with contrasting textures and bright acidity.
Sale items used: GreenWise Lamb Loin Chops (Raised Without Antibiotics, Product of Australia); Brussels Sprouts (each pkg); Vine-Ripe Tomatoes
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs GreenWise Lamb Loin Chops (approximately $16.49 at $10.99/lb, plan on 2 to 3 chops per person depending on chop size); 1 pkg Brussels Sprouts (buy 2 for $6.00, use 1 pkg tonight at $3.00); approximately 1 lb vine-ripe tomatoes (about $2.49 at $2.49/lb).
Recipes:
- Cast Iron Seared Lamb Chops Recipe - Kosher Healing Food
- Pan Seared Lamb Chops

Thursday
Meal: (Meat) Publix Chicken Wings Tossed in G Hughes BBQ Sauce with Roasted Broccoli and Corn
Description: Chicken wings are baked in the oven at high heat until the skin is crispy and rendered, then tossed generously in G Hughes BBQ sauce for a sticky, sweet, and tangy finish that needs no grill. Roasted broccoli and leftover sweet corn from Monday serve as easy, crowd-pleasing sides.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Wings (USDA Grade A, 4 lbs or more); G Hughes BBQ Sauce (or Dipping Sauce or Marinade, 12 to 18-oz bot); Broccoli, each bunch; Bulk Sweet Corn
Prep time: 15 minutes active, about 55 minutes total including baking
Serving note: Use 2 lbs Publix Chicken Wings (approximately $7.98 at $3.99/lb); 1 bottle G Hughes BBQ Sauce (BOGO pair - pay for 1, get 1 free, use 1 bottle tonight); 1 bunch broccoli (second bunch from the 2 for $6.00 purchase made Monday, $0 additional cost tonight); 4 ears sweet corn (remaining 4 from the 5 for $3.00 purchase, approximately $2.40 additional cost allocated here since Monday used 4 ears - buy a second set of 5 ears and use 4 tonight for $2.40).
Recipes:
- BBQ Chicken Wings

Friday
Meal: (Meat) Perdue Ground Chicken Breast Tacos with Siete Taco Shells, Vine-Ripe Tomatoes, and Fresh Express Salad Blend
Description: Ground chicken breast is browned in a skillet with Siete taco seasoning until fragrant and fully cooked, then spooned into Siete taco shells and topped with diced vine-ripe tomatoes and crisp salad greens for a fresh, satisfying taco night. The combination of seasoned ground chicken and crunchy shells makes for a quick, fun Friday dinner that feels festive without any complexity.
Sale items used: Perdue Ground Chicken Breast (No Antibiotics Ever, 16-oz pkg); Siete Taco Shells (5.5-oz box); Siete Taco or Fajita Seasoning (1 or 1.31-oz pkg.); Vine-Ripe Tomatoes; Fresh Express Salad Blends (or Salad Kit or Chopped Kit, 5 to 13.3-oz pkg)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 packages Perdue Ground Chicken Breast (2 lbs total, $9.00 for the pair at 2 for $9.00); 1 box Siete Taco Shells and 1 pkg Siete Taco Seasoning (BOGO pair - pay for 1 item, get 1 free; purchase the taco shells and seasoning as the BOGO pair, paying for the shells at the higher price and receiving the seasoning free - note that Siete BOGO covers any combination within the listed Siete items); approximately 0.75 lb vine-ripe tomatoes (about $1.87 at $2.49/lb); 1 pkg Fresh Express Salad Blend ($3.00 at 2 for $6.00, buy 2 and use 1 tonight).
Recipes:
- Ground Beef or Chicken Tacos & Tostadas

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Whole Young Chicken (USDA Grade A) (approximately 4 lbs): $6.36
- Bulk Sweet Corn (8 ears total across Monday and Thursday, purchased as two sets of 5 for $3.00 each - 10 ears for $6.00, using 8): $6.00
- Broccoli, each bunch (x2 bunches, 2 for $6.00): $6.00
- Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breasts, Boneless, Grade A, Raised Without Antibiotics (1.5 lbs at $3.99/lb): $5.99
- Rummo Pasta (1-lb bag) (BOGO - buy 1, get 1 free; pay for 1 bag): $3.49
- Tuttorosso Tomatoes, Puree, or Sauce (28-oz can) via Progresso Broth BOGO (buy 1, get 1 free; pay for 1 can): $2.50
- Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers (0.75 lb at $2.99/lb): $2.24
- Bertolli Olive Oil (15.5 or 16.9-oz bot) (BOGO - buy 1, get 1 free; pay for 1 bottle): $5.99
- GreenWise Lamb Loin Chops (Raised Without Antibiotics, Product of Australia) (1.5 lbs at $10.99/lb): $16.49
- Brussels Sprouts (each pkg) (x2 pkgs, 2 for $6.00): $6.00
- Vine-Ripe Tomatoes (1.75 lbs total across Wednesday and Friday at $2.49/lb): $4.36
- Publix Chicken Wings (USDA Grade A, 4 lbs or more) (2 lbs at $3.99/lb): $7.98
- G Hughes BBQ Sauce (12 to 18-oz bot) (BOGO - buy 1, get 1 free; pay for 1 bottle): $3.99
- Perdue Ground Chicken Breast (No Antibiotics Ever, 16-oz pkg) (x2 pkgs, 2 for $9.00): $9.00
- Siete Taco Shells (5.5-oz box) (BOGO pair with Siete Taco Seasoning - pay for taco shells): $3.99
- Fresh Express Salad Blends (5 to 13.3-oz pkg) (x2 pkgs, 2 for $6.00): $6.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Garlic
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Dried herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, and oregano)
- Olive oil (covered by Bertolli Olive Oil on sale this week)