ALDI Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks Family Pack: $0.89/lb
- Ahi Tuna Steaks: $8.99
- Morton's of Omaha Beef Tenderloin: $2.99/lb
- Fresh Pork: $3.99/lb
- Kirkwood Fresh Chicken Tenderloins: $3.99/lb
- MSC Certified Sockeye: $13.99
- Fremont Fish Tilapia Fillets: $8.85
- Fremont Tilapia: $3.99
- Fremont Argentine Red Shrimp 16 oz. Frozen: $9.99
- Seasoned Chicken: $1.15 each

Vegetables on sale:
- Driscoll's Strawberries: $1.89
- Washington Red Apples: $2.79
- Peaches: $1.69
- Baby Bella Mushrooms: $1.29 per 8-oz. pkg
- Mushrooms: $1.69 per 16-oz. pkg
- Cucumbers: $2.99 per 11.15-12 oz. pkg
- Organic Peaches: $3.99 each

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Perdue Chicken Drumsticks with Steamable Veggie Medley
Description: Two juicy chicken drumsticks are seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then baked in the oven until golden and crispy - a classic kid favorite that is easy to pick up and eat. A single bag of Season's Steamable Medley is microwaved right in the bag for a quick, colorful veggie side that rounds out the plate.
Sale items used: Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks Family Pack, Season's Steamable Medley
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of drumsticks (roughly 2 drumsticks) at $0.89/lb, estimated cost $0.45. Use 1 bag of Season's Steamable Medley. Total active time is short but baking runs about 40 minutes - pop the drumsticks in the oven first, then microwave the veggies in the last 5 minutes.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken Legs and Vegetables

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Cooked Kirkwood Chicken Tenderloins on Hawaiian Sweet Roll Sliders with American Cheese
Description: Tender chicken strips are pan-cooked in a little butter until golden, then tucked into soft Hawaiian sweet rolls with a slice of melty American cheese for a fun slider that kids love to assemble themselves. The sweet rolls add a mild sweetness that pairs perfectly with the savory chicken, making this feel like a special treat.
Sale items used: Kirkwood Fresh Chicken Tenderloins, L'oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, Happy Farms American Cheese Slices
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of chicken tenderloins at $3.99/lb, estimated cost $2.00. Use 2 to 3 Hawaiian sweet rolls from the pack and 2 slices of American cheese. Leftover rolls and cheese can be used again on Friday.

Wednesday
Meal: Seasoned Chicken with Coleslaw and Cucumber Slices
Description: A pre-seasoned chicken piece is heated through quickly on the stovetop or in the oven for a nearly effortless main, served alongside a scoop of creamy ready-made coleslaw and fresh cucumber slices for crunch. This no-fuss plate is familiar and satisfying, with cool and creamy sides that kids enjoy dipping and munching.
Sale items used: Seasoned Chicken, Coleslaw, Cucumbers
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 piece of Seasoned Chicken at $1.15 each. Scoop about 1 cup of coleslaw from the $3.99 container (plenty left for the week). Slice a few rounds from the cucumber package. Leftover coleslaw and cucumbers keep well in the fridge.
Recipes:
- Shredded BBQ Chicken & Coleslaw + Quick Pickles Cucumbers
- Cool Cucumber Slaw | Blue Jean Chef

Thursday
Meal: Skillet Fremont Tilapia with Earthly Grains Couscous Chicken
Description: A mild tilapia fillet is lightly seasoned with salt, lemon, and a little butter, then pan-seared in a skillet until flaky and tender - a gentle fish that even picky eaters tend to enjoy. It is served alongside a warm bowl of Earthly Grains Couscous Chicken, which cooks up in minutes and adds a hearty, savory base to the plate.
Sale items used: Fremont Tilapia, Earthly Grains Couscous Chicken
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use the Fremont Tilapia package at $3.99 flat - one fillet is a perfect single serving. Prepare half of the Earthly Grains Couscous Chicken box (or the full box if hungry) at $2.89 per package. Save any leftover couscous for a quick lunch.
Recipes:
- Sweet and Spicy Tilapia over Couscous with Green Beans

Friday
Meal: Sauteed Fremont Argentine Red Shrimp with Baby Bella Mushrooms over Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
Description: Thawed shrimp and sliced Baby Bella mushrooms are sauteed together in butter with a pinch of garlic, creating a simple and savory topping that kids can spoon over split Hawaiian sweet rolls for a fun open-faced mini sandwich. The sweet rolls soak up the buttery juices and make this feel like a special Friday treat that is still totally approachable for younger eaters.
Sale items used: Fremont Argentine Red Shrimp 16 oz. Frozen, Baby Bella Mushrooms, L'oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 6 oz of shrimp (about one-third of the 16 oz bag) thawed overnight in the fridge. Use half the 8-oz Baby Bella Mushrooms package, sliced. Serve over 2 to 3 leftover Hawaiian sweet rolls from Tuesday's pack. Store remaining shrimp in the freezer for another week.
Recipes:
- King's Hawaiian Shrimp Rolls
- Garlic Shrimp Hawaiian Rolls | Heinen's Grocery Store

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks (0.5 lb): $0.45
- Season's Steamable Medley (x1 bag): $1.79
- Kirkwood Fresh Chicken Tenderloins (0.5 lb): $2.00
- L'oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls (x1 pack): $2.45
- Happy Farms American Cheese Slices (x1 pack): $3.95
- Seasoned Chicken (x1 piece): $1.15
- Coleslaw (x1 container): $3.99
- Cucumbers (x1 pack): $2.99
- Fremont Tilapia (x1 pack): $3.99
- Earthly Grains Couscous Chicken (x1 box): $2.89
- Fremont Argentine Red Shrimp 16 oz. Frozen (x1 bag): $9.99
- Baby Bella Mushrooms (x1 pack, 8 oz): $1.29

Pantry staples needed:
- Butter
- Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- Lemon (or lemon juice)
- Cooking oil or non-stick spray