Food City Gluten-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's plan is built around Food City's sale proteins so you get a lot of variety without much fuss. Cabbage shows up twice, first sauteed alongside Monday's slow-cooked Boston Butt, then again as a crunchy slaw with Thursday's rotisserie chicken rice bowls, so that $1.38 bag of cabbage really earns its keep. Tuesday keeps things light with grilled chicken breast, tomatoes on the vine, and a fresh salad mix, while Wednesday's baked tilapia and Friday's grilled top sirloin steak both lean on roasted russet potatoes and brussels sprouts for a satisfying, sheet-pan-style dinner twice in one week. Friday's sirloin is the one splurge night, a nice way to close out the week after four budget-friendly, gluten-free dinners. Grab the sale items listed, keep rice, oil, and basic seasonings on hand, and you're set for the whole week.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Slow-Cooked Pulled Boston Butt with Cabbage
Description: Boston Butt is slow-cooked until tender and shredded, then served over rice with lightly sauteed cabbage. A simple, budget-friendly start to the week.
Sale items used: Food City Fresh Boston Butt, Cabbage
Prep time: 20 minutes active (plus slow cook time)
Serving note: 2 lbs Boston Butt, 1 lb Cabbage, serve over rice (pantry staple); note - allow 6-8 hours slow cooking or use an Instant Pot version to stay under 60 active minutes.
Recipes:
- Gluten-free Dutch Oven BBQ Pulled Pork
- Low and Slow Boston Butt Pork BBQ (Oven Method) Recipe
- Boston Butt Pork Barbecue: You'll Love This Ultimate Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Grilled Chicken Breast with Tomato and Salad Mix
Description: Boneless chicken breast is grilled and sliced, served alongside a fresh salad mix tossed with tomatoes on the vine. Light, quick, and bright in flavor.
Sale items used: Boneless Chicken Breast, Tomatoes on the Vine, American or Italian Salad Mix
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs Boneless Chicken Breast, 1 lb Tomatoes on the Vine, 1 bag American or Italian Salad Mix.
Recipes:
- Grilled Chicken with Fresh Tomato Basil Salsa
- Grilled Chicken & Roast Tomato Salad
- Grilled Chicken Breast with Avocado, Cheese and Tomato Salad Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Tilapia with Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts
Description: Tilapia fillets are baked until flaky and served with roasted russet potatoes and brussels sprouts. A simple sheet-pan-style dinner with clean flavors.
Sale items used: Fresh Tilapia Fillets, Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes 10 Lb., Fire Cracker Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs Fresh Tilapia Fillets, 2 lbs Russet Potatoes (from 10 lb bag), 1 lb Brussels Sprouts.
Recipes:
- Sheet-Pan Tilapia and Vegetable Medley Recipe
- Pat's Gluten Free Almond/Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

Thursday
Meal: Shredded Rotisserie Chicken Rice Bowls with Cabbage Slaw
Description: Rotisserie chicken is shredded and served over rice with a crunchy cabbage and salad mix slaw. Fast and satisfying with minimal cooking.
Sale items used: Rotisserie Chicken, Cabbage, American or Italian Salad Mix
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: 1 Rotisserie Chicken, 1 lb Cabbage, 1 bag American or Italian Salad Mix, serve over rice (pantry staple).

Check the label: soy sauce is usually brewed with wheat. Tamari and coconut aminos are the gluten-free alternatives.

Recipes:
- Shredded Chicken Burrito Bowls with Cabbage Slaw
- Teriyaki Rotisserie Chicken Bowls
- Peanut chicken rice and cabbage bowls

Friday
Meal: Grilled Top Sirloin Steak with Roasted Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts
Description: Top Sirloin Steak is grilled to medium and sliced, paired with roasted russet potatoes and brussels sprouts for a hearty end to the week. This is the week's one premium night.
Sale items used: Top Sirloin Steak (Certified Angus Beef), Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes 10 Lb., Fire Cracker Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs Top Sirloin Steak, 2 lbs Russet Potatoes (from 10 lb bag), 1 lb Brussels Sprouts.
Recipes:
- Sirloin Steak with Brown Butter Bordelaise with Brussels sprouts and roasted potatoes
- Pan-Seared Top Sirloin Steaks with Bacon and Brussels Sprout Hash
- Roasted Potatoes and Brussel Sprouts (Crisp & Flavorful!)

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Food City Fresh Boston Butt (2 lbs): $2.98
- Boneless Chicken Breast (2 lbs): $5.98
- Rotisserie Chicken (1 each): $8.99
- Fresh Tilapia Fillets (2 lbs): $13.98
- Top Sirloin Steak (Certified Angus Beef) (2 lbs): $17.98
- Cabbage (2 lbs): $1.38
- Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes 10 Lb. (1 bag): $3.99
- American or Italian Salad Mix (2 bags): $5.98
- Tomatoes on the Vine (1 lb): $1.99
- Fire Cracker Brussels Sprouts (2 lbs): $13.98

Pantry staples needed:
- Rice
- Cooking oil
- Salt, pepper, and general seasonings
- Garlic