Food City Kosher Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Chicken Breast with Fresh Corn and Cucumber Salad (Meat)
Description: Two boneless chicken breasts are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and olive oil, then seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, resting briefly before slicing. Fresh corn cut from the cob is tossed with sliced cucumber, a squeeze of lime, olive oil, and fresh herbs for a bright, crisp side salad that pairs perfectly with the chicken.
Sale items used: Boneless Chicken Breast (Family Pack, $1.99/lb), Fresh Corn 7-pack ($5.00), Cucumbers ($0.89 each), Lemons or Limes ($0.79 each)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Plan on 1 lb of chicken breast total (2 medium breasts, roughly 0.5 lb each); use 2 ears of corn from the 7-pack (saving the rest for Thursday's soup); 1 cucumber; 1 lime. The 7-pack of corn serves both Monday and Thursday, making it a smart two-meal purchase.

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Round Beef and Bell Pepper Skillet with French Bread (Meat)
Description: One pound of 85% lean ground round is browned in a skillet with diced green bell pepper, onion, garlic, and a seasoned tomato base, simmered until the flavors meld into a hearty, satisfying skillet dinner. Slices of fresh-baked French bread are served alongside for dipping and scooping, making this a filling and economical weeknight meal for two.
Sale items used: Ground Round 85% Lean ($6.99/lb), Green Bell Peppers ($0.99 each), French Bread ($2.99)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb of ground round total, which is the practical minimum purchase at the per-lb sale price; 1 green bell pepper; 1 loaf of French bread (leftovers make great next-day lunch toast).

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Fried Fresh Flounder Fillets with Braised Green Cabbage and Lime (Meat - fish, pareve)
Description: Fresh wild-caught flounder fillets are lightly dusted with seasoned flour, pan-fried in olive oil until flaky and golden, then finished with a squeeze of fresh lime for brightness. A half head of green cabbage is thinly sliced and slowly braised in a skillet with olive oil, garlic, and a splash of water until tender and lightly caramelized, serving as a simple and flavorful base for the fish.
Sale items used: Fresh Flounder Fillets ($9.99/lb), Green Cabbage ($0.89/lb), Lemons or Limes ($0.79 each)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Plan on 1 lb of flounder fillets total (roughly 2 fillets, about 0.5 lb per person); approximately 1 lb of green cabbage (half a small head) at $0.89; 1 lime. Fish cooks quickly, so prep the cabbage first and keep it warm while frying the flounder.

Thursday
Meal: Boneless Chicken Breast and Corn Soup with Green Bell Pepper (Meat)
Description: Diced boneless chicken breast is simmered in a light chicken-style broth with fresh corn cut from the cob, diced green bell pepper, garlic, and onion, building a nourishing and warming soup that comes together in under an hour. The natural sweetness of the fresh corn and the savory chicken make this a deeply satisfying bowl, served with any remaining French bread if desired.
Sale items used: Boneless Chicken Breast (Family Pack, $1.99/lb), Fresh Corn 7-pack (already purchased Monday, no additional cost), Green Bell Peppers ($0.99 each)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.75 lb of boneless chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces; use 2 to 3 remaining ears of corn from the Monday 7-pack purchase; 1 green bell pepper. The corn 7-pack cost is already counted in Monday's purchase so there is no additional corn cost today.

Friday
Meal: Simmered Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners with Braised Green Cabbage and Frozen Vegetables (Meat)
Description: Oscar Mayer meat wieners are scored and simmered in a savory broth with garlic and a touch of mustard, then served over a bed of slowly braised green cabbage for a comforting and budget-friendly Friday dinner. A side of Hanover frozen vegetables, steamed simply with olive oil and seasoning, rounds out the plate with color and nutrition.
Sale items used: Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners 16 oz ($2.99), Green Cabbage ($0.89/lb), Hanover Frozen Vegetables ($0.99)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: One 16 oz pack of wieners serves 2 generously (4 wieners each); approximately 1 lb of green cabbage at $0.89; 1 bag of Hanover frozen vegetables (10-12 oz). This is the quickest meal of the week, ideal for a busy Friday evening.
Recipes:
- Hot Dogs with Braised Cabbage and Spicy Mayonnaise

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Boneless Chicken Breast Family Pack (1.75 lbs total, covering Monday 1 lb and Thursday 0.75 lb): $3.48
- Ground Round 85% Lean (1 lb): $6.99
- Fresh Flounder Fillets (1 lb): $9.99
- Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners 16 oz (x1 pack): $2.99
- Fresh Corn 7-pack (x1): $5.00
- Green Bell Peppers (x2, one for Tuesday and one for Thursday): $1.98
- Cucumbers (x1): $0.89
- Lemons or Limes (x2, one for Monday and one for Wednesday): $1.58
- Green Cabbage (2 lbs total, split across Wednesday and Friday): $1.78
- French Bread (x1 loaf): $2.99
- Hanover Frozen Vegetables (x1 bag): $0.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Onion
- All-purpose flour (for dusting flounder)
- Paprika
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried or fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or oregano)
- Mustard (for Friday wieners)
- Chicken broth or pareve broth (for Thursday soup and Friday wieners)
- Tomato paste or canned diced tomatoes (for Tuesday skillet)