ALDI Kosher Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

The chicken wings at $4.99 for a 40 oz. pack are the clear budget star this week, delivering generous portions for four people at around $1.25 per serving. They anchor two of the four protein nights without repeating the same meal format - one night as oven-baked wings with roasted zucchini and one night as a saucy wing stir-fry with peppers and tomatoes. The beef tender earns the single premium slot on Thursday, where a modest 1.5 lb portion keeps the cost reasonable while delivering a genuinely special weeknight dinner. Friday is a breakfast-for-dinner night built entirely from pantry-friendly sale items - protein pancakes with maple syrup and fresh fruit - which keeps that night's cost very low and balances the week. The Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad on Wednesday is a convenient, no-cook protein that rounds out the week at a friendly price point.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Wings with Roasted Zucchini and Grape Tomatoes
Description: (Meat) The 40 oz. pack of Fresh Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings is spread on a sheet pan and baked at 425 degrees until the skin is crispy and golden, seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper from the pantry. Sliced zucchini and halved Cherub Grape Tomatoes are tossed in olive oil and roasted alongside the wings on a second pan, finishing in the same oven for a complete one-oven dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings (40 oz.), Zucchini, Cherub Grape Tomatoes (10 oz. pkg.)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 40 minutes in oven (55 minutes total)
Serving note: 1 pack of wings (40 oz.) serves 4; use 1 lb zucchini and 1 package (10 oz.) Cherub Grape Tomatoes. No dairy used in this meat meal.
Recipes:
- Simply Roasted Zucchini and Tomatoes (Paleo, Vegan, Whole30)

Tuesday
Meal: Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad Sandwiches on 12 Grain Bread with Green Grapes
Description: (Meat) The Park Street Deli Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad is served generously on slices of L'oven Fresh 12 Grain Wide Pan Bread for a hearty no-cook dinner that comes together in minutes. A side of California Green Grapes adds a crisp, refreshing contrast to the sweet-savory chicken salad.
Sale items used: Park Street Deli Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad (16 oz.), L'oven Fresh 12 Grain Wide Pan Bread (24 oz.), California Green Grapes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Serving note: 1 container (16 oz.) of chicken salad divided among 4 sandwiches using 8 slices of bread; purchase 1 lb of green grapes for the side. No dairy used in this meat meal.
Recipes:
- Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad Recipe - WonkyWonderful
- Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad {10-Minute Recipe} - Slender Kitchen
- The Best Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad for a Fresh, Tasty Meal

Wednesday
Meal: Chicken Wing Stir-Fry with Multicolored Peppers and Grape Tomatoes over Pantry Rice
Description: (Meat) A second pack of Fresh Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings is broken down into flats and drumettes, then pan-seared in olive oil until cooked through, and finished in a quick sauce of soy sauce, garlic, and honey from the pantry. Sliced Multicolored Peppers and halved Cherub Grape Tomatoes are added to the pan in the last few minutes, creating a colorful, saucy stir-fry served over steamed white rice.
Sale items used: Fresh Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings (40 oz.), Multicolored Peppers (3-pack), Cherub Grape Tomatoes (10 oz. pkg.)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 25 minutes cooking (45 minutes total)
Serving note: 1 pack of wings (40 oz.) serves 4; use the full 3-pack of Multicolored Peppers (sliced) and 1 package (10 oz.) Cherub Grape Tomatoes. Serve over 2 cups dry rice cooked from pantry. No dairy used in this meat meal.
Recipes:
- Chicken Wings Stir Fry - Peter's Food Adventures
- Chicken and Bell Pepper Stir Fry - Nourish and Fete

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Morton's of Omaha Petite Beef Tender with Zucchini and Nectarines
Description: (Meat) Morton's of Omaha Fresh Rosemary or Steakhouse Petite Beef Tender is seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and fresh rosemary, then seared in a hot cast-iron skillet to a perfect medium, rested, and sliced against the grain for four servings. Sliced zucchini is sauteed in the same pan with olive oil and garlic, and fresh nectarines sliced thin make a bright, slightly sweet side that pairs beautifully with the savory beef.
Sale items used: Morton's of Omaha Fresh Rosemary or Steakhouse Petite Beef Tender, Zucchini, Plums or Nectarines
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 20 minutes cooking and resting (30 minutes total)
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1.5 lbs of beef tender at $6.99/lb (total ~$10.49) for 4 people; use 1 lb zucchini and 1 lb nectarines. No dairy used in this meat meal.

Friday
Meal: Breakfast for Dinner - Protein Pancakes with Maple Syrup, Fresh Fruit, and Kefir Smoothies
Description: (Dairy) Millville Protein Pancake Mix is prepared according to package directions and cooked on a griddle into fluffy, golden pancakes, served with Specially Selected Pure Maple Syrup and a colorful spread of California Green Grapes and sliced Plums or Nectarines on the side. Friendly Farms Kefir is poured over ice or blended with the fresh fruit into simple smoothies, making this a satisfying, protein-rich dinner the whole table will enjoy.
Sale items used: Millville Protein Pancake Mix (18-20 oz.), Specially Selected Pure Maple Syrup (12.5 oz.), California Green Grapes, Plums or Nectarines, Friendly Farms Kefir (32 oz.)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 box of pancake mix serves 4 generously; use 1 bottle of maple syrup, 1 lb green grapes, 1 lb nectarines or plums, and 1 bottle (32 oz.) kefir divided among 4 glasses. This is a dairy meal - no meat or poultry used.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings (40 oz.) x2 packs: $9.98
- Park Street Deli Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad (16 oz.) x1: $4.99
- L'oven Fresh 12 Grain Wide Pan Bread (24 oz.) x1: $2.69
- California Green Grapes (2 lbs total - 1 lb Tuesday, 1 lb Friday): $2.58
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes (10 oz. pkg.) x2: $3.98
- Multicolored Peppers (3-pack) x1: $2.49
- Zucchini (2 lbs total - 1 lb Monday, 1 lb Thursday): $2.38
- Morton's of Omaha Fresh Rosemary or Steakhouse Petite Beef Tender (1.5 lbs): $10.49
- Plums or Nectarines (2 lbs total - 1 lb Thursday, 1 lb Friday): $2.98
- Millville Protein Pancake Mix (18-20 oz.) x1: $3.59
- Specially Selected Pure Maple Syrup (12.5 oz.) x1: $5.29
- Friendly Farms Kefir (32 oz.) x1: $3.09

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Paprika
- Black pepper
- Kosher salt
- Soy sauce (kosher certified)
- Honey
- White rice (2 cups dry)