ALDI Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Cooked Chicken Tenderloins with Cucumber Slices and Cheddar
Description: Juicy chicken tenderloins are pan-cooked until golden and served alongside cool, crisp mini cucumber slices and mild cheddar cheese for a simple, satisfying plate kids will love. This easy stovetop meal comes together in minutes and uses familiar flavors that are always a hit with younger eaters.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins, Mini Cucumbers 16 oz pkg, Happy Farms Deli-Sliced Medium or Mild Cheddar 8 oz
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Approximately 0.5 lb of chicken tenderloins for 1 person; use about 4-5 mini cucumber slices from the package and 2 slices of cheddar. The cucumber and cheddar packages will have plenty left over for other meals this week.

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Chicken Tenderloin Strips with Grape Jelly Dipping Sauce
Description: Tender oven-baked chicken strips are served with a sweet and simple grape jelly dipping sauce that kids absolutely love. This fun, finger-food-style meal makes dinner feel like a treat and is ready in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins, Berryhill Grape Jelly 30 oz
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Approximately 0.5 lb of chicken tenderloins for 1 person; spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of grape jelly into a small dipping bowl. The jelly jar will last well beyond this week.

Wednesday
Meal: Seasoned Chicken Skewers with Cantaloupe and Avocado
Description: Pre-seasoned chicken skewers are cooked on a grill pan or in the oven and served with sweet cantaloupe chunks and creamy avocado slices for a colorful, kid-friendly plate. The mild seasoning on the skewers pairs perfectly with the fresh, sweet fruit on the side.
Sale items used: Seasoned Chicken Skewers 22.57 oz, Athena Cantaloupe, Avocados
Sale items used: Seasoned Chicken Skewers 22.57 oz, Athena Cantaloupe, Avocados
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use roughly one-third of the 22.57 oz package of chicken skewers for 1 person (about 7-8 oz cooked); cut about 1 cup of cantaloupe chunks from the melon and slice half of 1 avocado. Store remaining cantaloupe and avocado for snacks or other meals.
Recipes:
- Cantaloupe Chicken Skewers Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Chicken Nuggets with Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce and Blueberries
Description: Crispy frozen chicken nuggets are baked until golden and served with a creamy peanut butter dipping sauce alongside a handful of fresh blueberries for a fun and familiar kid-approved meal. The sweet and savory combo of nuggets, peanut butter, and fruit makes this a dinner kids will ask for again.
Sale items used: John Soules Foods "67" Chicken Nuggets 24 oz, Simply Nature Organic Creamy Peanut Butter 16 oz, Blueberries
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 6-8 nuggets (roughly 6 oz) from the bag for 1 person; spoon about 2 tablespoons of peanut butter into a small bowl for dipping and serve with a half-cup of fresh blueberries. The nugget bag and peanut butter jar will have plenty left for other meals or snacks.

Friday
Meal: Fresh Seasoned Beef Skewers with Mushrooms and Protein Bread
Description: A single pack of pre-seasoned beef skewers is pan-seared or grilled and served with sauteed sliced mushrooms and a slice of hearty protein bread for a simple, filling end-of-week dinner. The savory beef and earthy mushrooms are mild enough for kids and the protein bread makes it a complete, satisfying meal.
Sale items used: Fresh Seasoned Beef Skewers 7 oz, Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz pkg, L'oven Fresh Protein Bread 18 oz
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: The 7 oz beef skewer pack is a single-serving size, perfect for 1 person; saute about half the mushroom package (4 oz) in a little butter and serve with 1-2 slices of protein bread. Remaining mushrooms and bread can be used for snacks or breakfasts later in the week.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins (1 lb): $2.29
- Mini Cucumbers 16 oz pkg (x1): $1.69
- Happy Farms Deli-Sliced Medium or Mild Cheddar 8 oz (x1): $1.49
- Berryhill Grape Jelly 30 oz (x1): $2.59
- Seasoned Chicken Skewers 22.57 oz (x1): $7.49
- Athena Cantaloupe (x1): $1.99
- Avocados (x1): $0.59
- John Soules Foods "67" Chicken Nuggets 24 oz (x1): $6.70
- Simply Nature Organic Creamy Peanut Butter 16 oz (x1): $4.39
- Blueberries (x1 pint): $1.99
- Fresh Seasoned Beef Skewers 7 oz (x1): $5.99
- Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz pkg (x1): $1.29
- L'oven Fresh Protein Bread 18 oz (x1): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil or butter (for pan-cooking chicken and sauteing mushrooms)
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder (optional, for seasoning chicken on Monday and Tuesday)
- Milk or water (to thin peanut butter dipping sauce if desired)