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 meal kids will love. Everything comes together in under 20 minutes, making it a stress-free weeknight dinner for two.
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: Use about 1 lb of chicken tenderloins total (roughly 4-5 tenders per person); slice half the cucumber package into rounds for two servings; use about 2-3 slices of cheddar per person from the 8 oz package.

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Chicken Tenderloin Strips with Grape Jelly Dipping Sauce
Description: Lightly breaded chicken tenderloin strips are baked until crispy and served with a sweet grape jelly dipping sauce that kids absolutely love. This fun, finger-food style meal is easy to prep and uses pantry staples you likely already have on hand.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins, Berryhill Grape Jelly 30 oz
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 lb of chicken tenderloins total for two people; spoon 2-3 tablespoons of grape jelly per person into small dipping bowls; the remaining jelly keeps well in the fridge for future use.

Wednesday
Meal: Seasoned Chicken Skewers with Cantaloupe and Avocado
Description: Ready-to-cook seasoned chicken skewers are grilled or pan-seared and served alongside sweet cantaloupe chunks and creamy avocado slices for a colorful, kid-friendly plate. The naturally sweet fruit pairs perfectly with the savory chicken and makes the meal feel fun and fresh.
Sale items used: Seasoned Chicken Skewers 22.57 oz, Athena Cantaloupe, Avocados
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: The 22.57 oz package of chicken skewers provides a generous serving for two people; cut about one quarter of the cantaloupe into bite-sized chunks per person; use 1 avocado total, sliced and divided between two plates.
Recipes:
- Cantaloupe Chicken Skewers Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Chicken Nuggets with Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce and Blueberries
Description: Classic crispy chicken nuggets are baked or air-fried and served with a simple creamy peanut butter dipping sauce alongside a fresh bowl of sweet blueberries. This is the ultimate kid-approved meal that is quick, fun, and packed with familiar flavors.
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: Serve about 10-12 nuggets per person from the 24 oz bag, saving the rest for another meal; mix 2 tablespoons of peanut butter with a splash of warm water and a drizzle of honey to make a smooth dip per person; serve about half a pint of blueberries per person.

Friday
Meal: Fresh Seasoned Beef Skewers with Mushrooms and Protein Bread
Description: Pre-seasoned beef skewers are pan-seared or grilled alongside sauteed sliced mushrooms for a hearty, satisfying end-of-week dinner that even picky eaters enjoy. Slices of protein bread on the side make it a complete and filling meal for two.
Sale items used: Fresh Seasoned Beef Skewers 7 oz, Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz pkg, L'oven Fresh Protein Bread 18 oz
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: The 7 oz beef skewer package is a single serving size, so purchase 2 packages for two people; use the full 8 oz mushroom package, sauteed in butter and split between two plates; serve 1-2 slices of protein bread per person, toasted if preferred.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins (2 lbs for Monday and Tuesday): $4.58
- 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 (x2): $11.98
- 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
- Breadcrumbs or flour (for coating baked chicken strips on Tuesday)
- Honey (optional, for thinning peanut butter dip)
- Warm water (for peanut butter dipping sauce)